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Archduke Franz Ferdinand is Assassinated
Austria-Hungary's Archduke Franz Ferdinand is murdered. He was killed by a Black hand member from Serbia that wanted to regain control the part of Austria-Hungary many Serbs lived. This is what starts the war in Europe. -
Germany declares war
Germany Declares on Russia and two days later declares war on France. Germany does this to back up their ally Austria-Hungary. -
Lusitania Sinks
Germany U-boats sink the British Passenger ship, the Lusitania. 1,198 people die including 128 Americans. -
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Battle of Somme
About 1.2 Millio die. Failure in trench warfare. No clear winner. -
Woodrow Wilson Re-Elected
Wilson is Re-Elected President. His popular slogan "Keep us out of war." -
Selective service act
The draft is established to keep our army stong. All able men must register. -
US troop fire first shots in Trench
America physiclly enters the trenches and the war. -
Russia leaves War
New Russian Gov. Signs treaty with Germany. Russia suffering a revolution. -
Sedition Act
Act that keeps Americans from speaking badly about the Gov. This Act directly interfers with the 1st amendment. The Freedom of speech. -
Armistice Truce
Germany is virtually left alone in WWI. Germany signs a cease-fire ,armistice truce. This marks the end of WWI.