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(EU)Archduke Franz Ferdinand Shot in Sarajevo
on this day, the Archduke of Austria- Hungry was shot by Gavrilo Princip. This event is often considered the spark of World War, which would grow because of entangling alliances. -
Germany declares war on France
Germany declared war on France, Belgium, and Russia. Germany invaded Belgium even though Belgium was neutral. Germany declared war on Russia before they declared war on France. To be exact Germany declared was on France two days after Russia. -
Sinking of the Lusitania
The sinking of the RMS Lusitania happened during WWI. The German U-boat fired at the RMS Lusitania which belonged to the British. The RMS Lusitania was an ocean liner ship that was supposed to travel to New York then Liverpool. -
Election of Woodrow Wilson
Woodrow Wilson was the democratic elected president. He won the presidency to Charles Hughes. Wilson was also the president to declare war on Germany, which put America in WWI. -
Zimmerman Note
The Zimmerman telegraph was a secret diplomatic communication system from Germany. The note proposed a military alliance with Mexico. The way we know about this is the fact that if was picked up by the British as well as Mexico. -
Congress passes the Espionage Acts (1917)
This act was passed by congress. This act was passed so since it was passed it was then a crime “to willfully cause or attempt to cause insubordination, disloyalty, mutiny, or refusal of duty, in the military or naval forces of the United States". -
The United States Declares War/ Congress Votes to Declare War
Around this time congress passed the vote to declare war. The United States then declared war on the Austria-Hungary. This was greatly approved by the House Of Representatives. The vote was greatly outweighed with a vote of 350 to 1. -
Wilson asks for Declaration of War
On this day in History president Woodrow Wilson asked congress to declare war on Germany. He stated that "the world must be made safe for democracy". Congress voted to declare war on Germany four days later. This was a different turn because America wanted to stay out the war completely. -
Britain declares war on Germany
Britain declared war on Germany after Hitler sent troops into Poland. The declaration of was was announced by the prime minister. The Prime Minister of Britain at that time was Neville Chamberlain.