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Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
While visiting the capital of Bosnia, Ferdinand's car was bombed by a terrorist. He remained unfazed while two of his officers had been wounded. On his way to visit these officers, a second terrorist stopped Ferdinand's car and shot him. -
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WW1 Events
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Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia
Austria-Hungary was convinved that Serbia was behind the assassination, and they used it as an excuse to declare war on their enemy. -
Germany begins mobilization
Serbia's ally, Russia, began readying their troops for the war. When they were told by Germany to stop, they refused. This lead to the mobilization of France and Germany as well. -
Germany Declares War on Belgium
Germany invades Belgium and declares war as their tactic to defeat France. As a result, Britain declared war on Germany. -
The First Battle of the Marne
The Germans were on their way to Paris when France staged a surprise attack with the help of Britain. They successful stopped the Germans, and both sides dug into the ground. Because of this, Germans were stuck in the muddy trenches- leading to their loss. This began the method of trenches that would be used for the remaining of WW1. -
Germany Declares Warzone Around British Isles
Germany declared the water around British Isles as a "warzone". This meant that any vessle in that zone would be destroyed, whether they were neutral or not. This effected trade to Great Britain, as no ship or passengers would be an exception. -
The Second Battle of Ypres
The Second Battle of Ypres was fought between France and Germany in Ypres, Belgium for control of the town. This battle marks where Germans used mass amounts of poison gas in battle. -
Sinking of Lusitania
The ship began its voage on May 1, 1915 from New York to Liverpool. Knowing the dangers of German warzone around Britain, people were warned of the dangers of sailing aboard the ship. On May 7, the ship was in the warzone. A German U-Boat off the coast of Ireland fired a torpedo at the British ship, destroying it. -
Tsar Nicholas II Controls Armies
On September 4, 1915, Tsar Nicholas II agrees to take control of Russian armies. In the letter he sent to his uncle, Grand Duke Nikolai, he states that he is now ready to be in control of Russia's army. -
Battle of Verdun
This was the longest and bloodiest battle of WW1, lasting from February 21 to December 18, 1916. The Germans and France battled on the hills of Verdun-Sur-Meuse in North-Eastern France. The Germans were off to a good start with their heavy artillery fire, but France ultimately won the battle in the end. -
The Battle of Jutland
The Battle of Jutland was a naval battle fought between the British and Germans in the North Sea near the coast of Jutland, Denmark. It was the largest naval battle during the war and the most interaction between battleships. -
The Battle of Somme
The Battle of Somme is known to be one of the largest battles of the war. This was fought by the British and French against Germany. More than 1,000,000 men were killed or injured, which makes it one of the bloodiest battles in history. This battle is also known for the importance of airfare and the introduction of tanks. -
Tsar Nicholas II Abdicates
Since the beginning of the war in 1914, Nicholas has costed his people scarcity of food, poverty, death, and more. Russian losses also reflected on Nicholas, as they were defeated in multiple instances. His army joined workers in a strike movement, forcing him to abdicate. -
US Declares War on Germany
On April 2, before the declaration of war, President Wilson held a joint session of congress to discuss the issues. Four days later, the US declared war based on the acts of war that Germany has committed towards the US. This was their opportunity to terminate any conflicts between the two countries. -
Russian Armistice with Central Powers
After accessing their power in Russia, the Bolveshiks approached the Central Powers and arranged an armistice to withdraw from the war. This was done in order to benefit the Russian people; as they were impoverished and in need of food. -
Woodrow Wilson's 14 Points
Wilson's "14 Points" speech was given during the joint session of Congress. At the time, he hoped to find a way to ensure peace and prevent another World War from occuring. These points described solutions and addressed the causes of conflicts during the war. -
The Treaty of Brest-Litovsk
The Treaty of Brest-Litovsk was a treaty signed between the Soviet Russian government and the Central Powers (Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, and Ottoman Empire), which ended Russia's involvment in WW1. -
Kaiser Wilhelm II Abdicates
In order to preserve the country's order, political leaders in Germany believed it would be best if Kaiser abdicated, due to constant unrest within the country. When people confessed their lack of support, he agreed to leave. He resided in the Netherlands for the remainder of his life. -
Armistice of November 11
This armistice was signed between the Allies and Germany, which ended the fighting on the Western Front. Germany did not surrender, but the Allies were still given the title of victorious. This ended the fighting, but did not end negotiations. -
The Treaty of Versailles
The Versailles Treaty was signed in the Hall of Mirrors at the Palace of Versailles in Paris. This peace settlement is what ended the conflicts of WW1 between Germany and the Allies.
