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The Election of Woodrow Wilson
The 1912 Election, held on November 5th, 1912 was contested by Wilson, Roosevelt Taft. Wilson took the Republican Split by winning 40 states, and 41.8% of the Electoral Votes. Roosevelt finished 2nd with 6 States, and 27.4% State Votes, 88 Electoral. Taft finished Third with 23% National Vote, and won 2 States. -
Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Franz Ferdinand, and his Wife, Sophie, were Shot by Gavrilo Princip, a Serbian Terrorist. Princip was in a Serbian Secret Group called the Black Hand. The Secret Group included several assassins, but only Princip carried out the Assassination. After Killing Franz Ferdinand, and his Wife, Sophie. Serbian Terrorist was Arrested, and Austria-Hungary Declared War on Serbia. -
American Proclaims Neutrality in WW1
President Wilson stated "America must be Impartial in thought, as well in Action." If America were to Fight, it would violate American's Foreign Policy, as to not Entagle itself with other Nations in Foreign Affairs. -
Battle of Marne
The Battle of Marne was an Offensive War with French and British Troops, fighting against Invading German Troops advancing towards Belgium and France. The French thwarted the German Advance, Resulting in the Western Front being Saved, most importantly Paris being Saved. -
Sinking of the Lusitania
On May 7th, 1915, A German U-Boat Torpedod a British Ship, Killing 1,195 People, including 128 Americans. By doing so, Germans Broke Naval Rules. After firing upon Ship, Tension then Increased between Germans and Americans. -
The Battle of Verdun
The Battle of Verdun, which took place at Meuse River, Verdun. French Casualties amounted to 400,000 Casualties, and 350,000 German Casualties. The French fended off a German Offensive Attack, yet Halting the Germans in their Attack. -
The Sussex Incident
The Sussex was a Supply Ship to Supply the Western Front. On March 24th, 1916, The Sussex was going to Dieppe when it was Torpedoed by a German U-Boat. Among being Torpedoed, 80 Died, and 2 Americans Wounded. -
Battle of Somme
The Battle of Somme, which took place from July to November, 1916, was the Deadliest, Costly Battles of World War One. The British Suffered 57,000 Casualties, on the First Day. 19,000 British Killed, 38,000 Wounded. The Battle was to defend against the German Offensive on the Western Front, near Somme River, in France. After losing Morale, Lots of Men, the Germans eventually retreated to Hindenburg Line in 1917. -
The Re-Election of President Woodrow Wilson
The 33rd Quadrennial Presidential Election was held on November 7, 1916. Woodrow Wilson narrowly defeated Republican Charles Hughes, with the Republican National Convention choosing Hughes as the Compromise between Progressive and Conservative wings of the Parties. -
American Expeditionary Forces land in France
By June 1917, only 14,000 Troops were in the A.E.F. But, by late October of 1917, 1,000,000 (Million) Troops were Stationed in France. Only half of those 1 Million Troops made it to the Front Lines. This was Important because, it lead to the Germany defeat much quicker, and it also served as a turning point for the war. -
Declaration of Unrestricted Submarine Warfare by Germany
After the Sinking of the Lusitania on May 7, 1917, Woodrow Wilson demanded that the Germans didn't Sink Merchant Ships, let alone Passenger Ships without the Passengers getting out before sinking the Ship. But Germany justified their actions saying it was a British Ship, and it was also carrying Ammunition. Spite being told not to conduct Restricted Submarine Warfare, Germany didn't listen, as the Germans believed it was Vital to their Victory. -
Interception of the Zimmerman Telegram
On March 1, 1917, The Zimmerman Telegram was sent to the Mexicans, while Zimmerman did not know that the HQ was in London. While London Intercepted the Zimmerman Telegram, it was Revealed that Germans wanted to Ally with Mexican Forces to stop the US. And if the Germans took America, Mexico would take Texas, Arizona, New Mexico.London Deciphered the Telegram, sent it to America, and Wilson Woodrow made it Public, and Zimmerman himself Confirmed it was all True. -
U.S. Enters World War 1
While the World was Plunged into World War, Woodrow Wilson pledged that the United States would Remain Neutral. The Sinking of the Lusitania, Sinking of Merchant Ships drove the US to Enter World War One. Unrestricted Submarine Warfare was Restarted by the Germans, after disobeying Wilson by Attacking Ships, and not letting people out. Sinking the Ships, and Killing Everyone inside. -
Selective Service Act
Despite Wilson's best Efforts to Assist the Allied Powers, he had barely any men to send. Wilson had around 100,000 Men, who weren't Trained, nor Equipped to be sent to Europe On May 18, 1917, Woodrow Wilson signed the Selective Service Act. This act stated that American Men aged between 21-30 are to Register for the War. Within just a few Months, around 10 Million Men across the Country were Registered. -
Passing of the Espionage Act
On June 15, 1917, The Espionage Act made it possible if any Persons conveyed Information intended to Interfere with the U.S. Army, they'd be fined $100,000 and Imprisoned for 20 Years. This caused an Uproar as it Violated the 1st Amendment, Freedom of Speech. -
Spanish Flu Epidemic
In Spring of 1918, 500 Million People (Or 1/3rd of the Population), were Infected with the Virus. The Worldwide Number of Deaths were 50 Million, killing some 675,000 Americans. Mortality Rate was High between Ages of: 5 or Younger, 20-40 years old, 65 Years Old or Older. -
The Fourteen Points by President Wilson
The Fourteen Points in Woodrow Wison's eyes, was supposed to maintain peace for years to come with Europe, America, and the rest of the World. Points to look out for are: Trade Equality, Ending of Secret Treaties, Alliances, Freedom of the Seas, and the Creation of League of Nations. -
Russia Pulls out of WW1
Russia pulls out of World War 1 due to Prolonged War, and Ongoing Peace Treaties. The Germans held Russia in a Tight Spot, as seeing they were Tight on Resources and Especially Food. If Germany could get Russia to sign a Treaty, Germany would then wouldn't have to exhaust extra resources for the Eastern Front, and focus on the Western Front. -
Passing of the Sedition Act
May 16, 1918, the Sedition Act was Passed. The Sedition Act was Passed as an Amendment to the Espionage Act, further limiting Free Speech. While in Effect, the Sedition Act punished anyone who Insulted the Government, Making false Statements that interfered with the prosecution of War. Wilson hoped by Passing the Espionage and Sedition Act that he would Squash the Negativity of the Selective Service Act. -
The Battle of Argonne Forest
The Battle of Argonne Forest took Place September 26, 1918, North of Verdun. The Americans launched an Offensive against the Germans, alongside with the Support of the French. Exhausted, Demoralized, Plagued, the German troops lasted one more Month before finally retreating. Armistice Day (also known as Veterans Day), is on 11/11/11/1918. -
Armistice Day Ends World War 1
After 4 Years of Gruesome, Bloody Fighting, World War 1 officially came to an end on 11/11/1918. Germany signed the Armistice agreement. After the War officially ended, 21 Million ended up Wounded, and left 9 Million dead. -
Paris Peace Conference and Treaty of Versailles
The Treaty of Versailles brung the war to an official end. The Versailles Treaty held Germany responsible for starting the War, and gave Germany harsh Punishments: Loss of Territory, Smaller Army, No Navy, Paying for Rebuilding/Damages caused. Of course, Germany wouldn't let this go, and eventually this was a cause for World War 2.
