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the election of president woodrow wilson
Wilson's election marked a significant shift in American politics towards progressive reforms. He introduced major changes in banking, tariff, and antitrust laws, which shaped the modern American economic landscape. -
the assassination of archduke franz ferdinand : the outbrake of ww1
This event triggered the chain of alliances and conflicts that led to the outbreak of World War I. It set off a series of declarations of war that engulfed much of Europe and beyond. -
america proclaims neutrality in ww1
President Wilson's decision to remain neutral reflected the isolationist sentiment in the U.S. at the time. It aimed to keep the country out of the European conflict while maintaining trade relations with all belligerents. -
the battle of the marne
The Battle of the Marne was a crucial victory for the Allies, stopping the German advance into France and setting the stage for trench warfare that would dominate the Western Front. -
the battel of the verdun
The sinking of the Lusitania by a German U-boat resulted in the deaths of 1,198 passengers, including 128 Americans. This event shifted public opinion in the U.S. against Germany and moved the country closer to entering the war. -
the sinking of the lusitania
The sinking of the Lusitania by a German U-boat resulted in the deaths of 1,198 passengers, including 128 Americans. This event shifted public opinion in the U.S. against Germany and moved the country closer to entering the war -
the sussex incident
The attack on the Sussex, a French passenger ferry, by a German submarine led to the Sussex Pledge, in which Germany promised to alter its naval warfare policy to avoid targeting passenger ships, temporarily easing tensions with the U.S. -
the battle of the somme
The Battle of the Somme was one of the bloodiest battles in human history, with over one million casualties. It highlighted the devastating human cost of trench warfare and the stalemate on the Western Front -
the re-election of president woodrow wilson
Wilson's re-election was significant because it was largely based on his campaign slogan "He kept us out of war," reflecting the public's desire for peace. However, the U.S. would soon enter WWI. -
the interception of the zimmermann telegram
The Zimmermann Telegram was a secret communication from Germany to Mexico proposing a military alliance against the U.S. Its interception and publication outraged the American public and contributed to the U.S. decision to enter the war. -
Declaration of New Unrestricted Submarine Warfare by Germany
Germany's resumption of unrestricted submarine warfare, targeting all ships including neutral ones, was a key factor in the U.S. decision to join the war against Germany. -
the u.s.a enters WW1
The U.S. entry into WWI provided the Allies with fresh troops and resources, significantly contributing to the eventual defeat of the Central Powers. -
the selective service act
The Selective Service Act authorized the U.S. federal government to raise a national army through conscription. It was crucial for building the American Expeditionary Forces -
the espionage act
The Espionage Act was enacted to prevent interference with military operations and support for U.S. enemies during wartime. It imposed harsh penalties for espionage, aiding the enemy, or obstructing military recruitment. -
the landing of america expeditionary force in france
This marked the arrival of U.S. troops in Europe, significantly boosting the morale of the Allies and providing essential manpower to the Western Front during World War I. -
the 14 points by president wilson
President Woodrow Wilson outlined his vision for a post-war world that included principles for peace, self-determination, and the establishment of the League of Nations to prevent future conflicts. -
the beginning of the spanish flu epidemic
The Spanish Flu pandemic caused widespread illness and death globally, significantly impacting the war effort and civilian populations, and highlighting the need for better public health measures. -
russia pulls out of WW1
Russia's withdrawal from the war following the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk allowed Germany to focus its efforts on the Western Front, altering the dynamics of the conflict and leading to significant strategic changes. -
the passing of the bsedition act
The Sedition Act expanded the Espionage Act of 1917, making it illegal to speak or write anything deemed disloyal, profane, or abusive about the U.S. government, the Constitution, or the military. It was aimed at suppressing dissent and criticism during wartime. -
the battle of argonne forest
This was a major part of the final Allied offensive of World War I, involving American and French forces. It was one of the largest battles in U.S. military history and played a crucial role in breaking the German lines, leading to the end of the war. -
armistice days ends WW1
The signing of the armistice between the Allies and Germany ended the fighting on the Western Front, effectively bringing World War I to a close. This day is commemorated annually as Armistice Day or Veterans Day. -
the paris peace confrence and treaty of versailles
The signing of the armistice between the Allies and Germany ended the fighting on the Western Front, effectively bringing World War I to a close. This day is commemorated annually as Armistice Day or Veterans Day.