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Assassination of The Archduke
Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria and his wife Sophie are shot to death by a Bosnian Serb nationalist during an official visit to the Bosnian capital of Sarajevo. The killings sparked a chain of events that led to the outbreak of World War I by early August.
This is significant because it started the war. -
Declares War on Serbia
Emperor Franz Joseph of Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia.
This is significant because it shows how mad Austria-Hungary was at Serbia for them for murdering their Archduke. -
Russia Announces Full Mobilization
As an ally of Serbia, Russia announces full mobilization of her armed forces.
This is significant because it shows that Russia wanted to help fight with Serbia. -
Gas Battle
British use gas in battle near Loos, but shifting winds cause 60,000 British casualties.
This is significant because it killed many British people and it shows how powerful the gasses were in 1915. -
The Battle of Jutland
The Battle of Jutland, the major naval battle of the war, begins
Involved some 250 ships and 100,000 men, this battle off Denmark’s North Sea coast.
This is significant because a lot of people during this battle. -
First Tanks
The Battle of the Somme results in an estimated one million casualties and no breakthrough for the Allies. British introduce the tank, an effective weapon but far to few to make much of a difference.
This is significant because so many people died. -
U.S. Enters War
The United States declares war on Germany.
This is significant because they helped supply allies with troops and more weapons. -
14 Points For the Path to Permanent World Peace.
President Wilson's aims included freedom of the seas, free trade, and, most important, an international organization dedicated to collective security and the spreading of democracy.
This is significant because it shows that the President want's peace with other countries. -
Troops Return Home
Demobilization of the armies, millions return home.
This is significant because it shows that the war is going to come to and end soon. -
Treaty of Versailles
The Treaty of Versailles was the peace settlement signed after World War One had ended in 1918 and in the shadow of the Russian Revolution and other events in Russia.
This is significant because it showed the end of the war was there.
