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Archduke and heir to Austrian throne is assasinated by Serbians
The assassination of the archduke and heir to Austrian throne caused a conflict between the Austrians and Serbians. Photo below of Ferdinand and his wife. -
Germany gives Austria-Hungary blank check assurance
Germany assures Austria that It will support them in whatever happens in the conflict between them and Serbia. Thus Germany got pulled into the war through the alliance system. Illustration shows alliance between Germany and Austria. -
Austria declares war on Serbia
The conflict between Austria and Serbia escalates into a war. Which shows nationalism as Austria will not tolerate any violence from Serbia. Shocking news of war can be read on the news papers everywhere. -
Germany declares war on France
There are isssues regardding mobilization and other things which cause Germany to declare war on France. Germany believes that they are prepared as they have prepared a great army. Newspapers blared news of Germany's engagement in the conflict with Serbia and Austria as Austrias ally. -
Germany moves in on Belguim and Great Britian declares war on Germany
Britain was an ally to Belguim and because Germany starts moving in on Belguim it causes Great Britain to call war upon Germany. People carrying signs and newspapers announced Britains involvement in the war. -
Japan declares war on Germany
Japan was in alliance with the Triple Entente powers which caused it to also declare war on Germany. Newspaper aricle shown below that tells of Japans includement of the war. -
German submarines sink passenger ship Lusitania
In the sinking of the Lusitania 1198 people died, 128 of which were Americans which enraged America, but they still did not enter the war. Instead the made German agree to no longer do unrestricted submarine warfare. -
German submarines sink French passenger ship
Once again Germany uses unrestricted submarine warfare. This tijme it will not be able to prevent America from joining the war. This really shows how imperialism played a part in the war. Germany was trying to control different colonies. German submarines or U-boats during WW1 -
Zimmerman Telegraph
The Zimmerman telegraph, a telegraph sent by Arthur Zimmerman to Heinrich von Eckardt regarding what to do if the then neutral US were to enter the war. Which was to approach Mexico’s president with an offer to forge a secret wartime alliance against the US. Photo of the Telegraph shown. -
America joins the war
After some war preparation, America joins the war.
Americans are eager to hopefully end the war and had a great pride in their nation. -
Treaty of Brest-Litovsk
War with Russia is ended through the signing of the Treaty of Brest Litovsk. Meeting with Russia in the signing of the treaty is shown. -
Treaty of Versailles
Germany signs the treaty. They have to accept everything and have no say in anything. Their military power is reduced heavily and they were made to pay £6,600 million in reparations.They had give back some of the land they aquirred in WW1 and were not allowed to join the Leaugue of Nations. Political cartoon shows the obligations of Germany and that they had no right what so ever. That these were forced upon them. -
Dawes and Young Plan
These were US sponsored plans regarding issues of debt and war reparations. The Dawes Plan reduced Germany's reparation costs at the time because the economy was bad but as the economy grew better their reparation amount would also increase. The Young Plan was a final decision on Germany's reparations where they agreed to reduced Germany's reparations and set up an international bank. This showed Americas participation after the war. -
The Great Depression
WW1 caused a great drainage of resources on the economy. Lots of countries were going through tough times rebuilding what they had lost during the war. Americas heavy reliance on Britain for goods was lost because of the loss of 40% of Britain's merchant ships. The economy took a turn for the worse when the stock market crashed. Many Americans were unemployed and even banks had to close down because they couldn't honor deposits. Photo shows the devastation of those who did not work. -
Rise of Hitler
Hitler was a soldier in the army during WW1 who somehow survived the war. Through his survival he believed that he was chosen to be the next leader and began to get into politics. He tried to overthrow the German government but failed. During the Great Depression Hitler saw his chance and took it, when Horst Wessel was shot the next day his party votes went up and he became in power. Picture shown of Hitler.
