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Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
On June 28th a Serbian assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand, and his wife Sophie Ferdinand. -
Wilson urges neutrality
Wilson urges the U.S. to stay neutral in the war as not to upset anybody. -
The Lusitania is sunk by German U-Boat, U-20
The British ocean liner the Lusitania, is sunk by a german U-Boat, U-20. The Lusitania was filled with citizens and ammunition. -
Germany sends the Zimmerman Telegram
Germany sends the Zimmerman Telegram to mexico, but the british intercept it, and decode it. -
America Declares War on Germany
The U.S. declares war on Germany after they are outraged by the zimmerman telegram. -
Creation of The CPI
The CPI was created to promote the war domestically, while publicizing American war aims abroad. -
The Selective Service Act
The Selective Service Act was created in 1917, which authorized the U.S. Government to conscript people into the Army. -
American Troops Arrive in Europe
American troops enter europe to relieve British and French soldiers -
Espionage Act
The Espionage Act was created in 1917, to prevent insubordination in the military, and from Americans supporting the enemy. -
Wilson's 14 Points
Wilson's 14 points were the principles for peace that were to be used for peace negotiations in order to end the war -
The Second Battle of The Marne
On July 15 1918 the second battle of The Marne. -
The Armistice of Compiegne 1918
Germany signed the Armistice in Compiegne in 1918 which officially ended the fighting on the Western front. -
Paris Peace Conference
The Paris Peace Conference was held on 1919 celebrating and discussing the terms of defeat for the central powers.w -
Rejection of The Treaty of Versailles
The Senate rejected the Treaty of Versailles on Nov. 19, because they didn't want to join the League of Nations.
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