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Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
On June 28,1914 the Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated in Sarajevo. he was killed by Gavrilo Princip, a member of the Black Hand. -
Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia
After giving Serbia a month to capture the killer of the Archduke, Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia. -
Germany declares war on Russia
Germany declares war on Russia after Russia started preparing troops for war. -
Britain declares war on Germany
After speculation Britain did declare war on Germany. -
Austria-Hungary invades Russia
Austria-Hungary on August 10, 1914 invaded Russia. -
Germany starts blockade against Britain
In retaliation to the British blockade, Germany forms their own blockade against the British. -
US declares war on Germany
The United States officially declares war on Germany. This comes after they sever their diplomatic relations with Germany. -
President Woodrow Wilson presents 14 points
President Woodrow Wilson presented his 14 points to Congress. The 14 points ultimately failed after rejection of the League of Nations by Congress. -
Treaty of Brest-Litovsk
Russia signed a treaty with the central powers to stop Russia's involvement in WW1. The treaty was later annulled after the Allies victory. -
Treaty of Versailles
The treaty was signed at the palace of Versailles, Paris, France. The treaty outlined the conditions of peace between the Allies and Germany.