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Assination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Archduke Franz Ferdinand the heir to the thrown was assassinated. This sparked the start of the war because soon after Austria Hungary declares war on Serbia. -
Austria Hungary declares war on Serbia
Austria Hungary declares war on Serbia for killing Archduke Franz Ferdinand. -
Britain declares war on Germany
Britain declares war on Germany and France declares war on Austria Hungary. The world is in war.
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Russians are deffeated
Russians are defeated at the battle of Tannenberg.
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German U boat sinks the S.S Azteck
The american boat is torpedoed without warning. 28 Americans die.
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/germans-sink-american-merchant-ship -
President Wilson war speech.
President Wilson delivers his war speech after the Germans sink the boat. -
The Unites States declares war on Germany
After the Germans sink the S.S Aztec President Wilson declares war and sends in troops. https://history.state.gov/milestones/1914-1920/wwi -
American Men Register
Millions of American men register for service. -
Troops arrive in France
The first American troops arrive in France. -
American Draft
The american draft was chosen by lottery in Washington DC -
Battle of Cantigny
The Americans prevail in the battle of Cantigny.
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Chemical Warefare
The US War department authorizes chemical warfare. -
Germany Signs Armistice
Germany signs armistice and agrees to not start military action. -
Peace treaty
The final draft of the peace treaty is shown to President Wilson. -
Germany and the allies sign the peace treaty
Germany and the allies sign the peace treaty but china refuses to.
