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Assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand
The killings sparked a chain of events that led to the outbreak of World War I by early August. -
Wilson Urges Neutrality
President wilson declares that he won't side with anyone in the war. -
Sinking of the Lusitania
Germany waged submarine warfare against the United Kingdom which had implemented a naval blockade of Germany. The ship was identified and torpedoed by the German U-boat U-20 and sank in 18 minutes. This is one reason we started ww1. -
Zimmerman Note
Telegraph with Germany wanting an alliance with Mexico. -
America Declares War
On April 6, 1917, America formally declared war against Germany. -
Creation of the CPI
This organization was to influence public opinion to support the war. -
American Troops Enter Europe
First time American troops were sent abroad, they enter europe. -
Selective Service Act
This act required all men ages 21-30 to register for military service. -
Espionage Act
The Espionage Act is a law with the Sedition Act of 1918. Its purpose was to make it illegal to write or speak anything critical of American involvement in the war. -
Wilson’s 14 Points
Wilson's 14 points to world peace. -
Second Battle of Marne
It was the final offense push off for WW1. Leading the Allied attack were some 350 tanks that rumbled slowly forward, smashing through the German lines. -
German Surrender in Compiegne
This was the ending of the first world war. -
Paris Peace Conference
A meeting of the allied powers to sign for peace between powers. -
Rejection of the Treaty of Versailles
The U.S. would never ratify the treaty or join the League of Nations.
