WW1

Assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand

Jun 28, 1914

The Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand led to the start of WW1.

Wilson Urges Neutrality

Aug 4, 1914

America was staying neutral because there was a high population of Germans living in America, so they thought it would cause conflict.

Sinking of the Lusitania

May 7, 1915

A German boat sank a British passenger ship carrying many American passengers.

Zimmerman Note

Jan 1, 1917

Germany sent a telegram to Mexico urging them to declare war on America.

Creation of the CPI

Mar 13, 1917

A Government in America that spread Propaganda to increase support in the war.

America Declares War

Apr 6, 1917

America declared war due to the build up of the events.

Selective Service Act

May 18, 1917

This Act drafted a large portion of men under the age of 25 but over the age of 18.

American Troops Enter Europe

Jun 1, 1917

America sent their first troops to France.

Espionage Act

Jun 15, 1917

This Act enforces citizens to not be allowed to criticize their government.

Wilson's 14 Points

Jan 8, 1918

These points were made when WW1 ended, however, they should keep peace, but failed.

Second Battle of Marne

Jul 15, 1918

This was the last major German offensive taken into the Western front. It was their last attack.

Paris Peace Conference

Jan 18, 1919

The leaders of the victors met in Versailles. It laid the foundation for the co editions that would put Germany into high debt.

Rejection of the Treaty of Versailles

Nov 19, 1919

Wilson did not support the league of nations that was proposed in the treaty.

German Surrender in Compiegne, France

Jun 22, 1940

Germany surrender in a train car in France which symbolized the final end to war.