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Austira-Hungary assasination
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand on June 28, 1914 in Sarajevo, Bosnia, is often cited as the spark that ignited World War l -
Germany invades belgium
The Belgian strategy for a defense against German aggression faced political as well as military problems. In terms of military strategy, the Belgians were unwilling to stake everything on a linear defense of the Belgian–German border, in an extension of the Maginot Line. Such a move would leave the Belgians vulnerable to a German assault in their rear, through an attack on the Netherlands. -
German U-boat sinks
German submarine sinks passenger liner Lusitania during crossing from New York to liverpool England, killing 128 Americans -
The serbs defeat invading austro-Hungarians
First major allied victory of World War I This battle also sees the first aerial dogfight when the pilots of Serbian Austro-Hungarian reconnaissance aircraft engage each other with small arms. This victory was significant for the United States as it demonstrated effectiveness of the Serbian forces and marked a turning point in the war -
The United states declares war on Germany
Two days after the U.S. senate voted 82 to 6 to declare war against Germany. The U.S. House of Representatives endorses the declaration by vote of 373 to 50. As a result America formally enters World War I. It marked a decisive turning point in world war I and in American History. -
The battle of Vittorio Veneto
The battle of Vittorio Vento took place in November of 1916 where Austro- Hungarian forces were severely defeated by the Italian army ending war on the Italian front and leading to the dissolution of the Austro- Hungarian empire. The Italian victory was significant. For the United States and Britan as it resulted in the awarding of Italia and Vittorio Veneto as war prizes -
The united states declares nuetrality
After nearly three years of neutrality, President Woodrow Wilson asked Congress for a declaration of war against Germany. Making a decisive turning point in the world war and in American History. -
The united states congress passed the sedition act
United States Congress passes the Sedition Act, a piece of legislation designed to protect America’s participation in World War I.
Along with the Espionage Act of the previous year, the Sedition Act was orchestrated largely by A. Mitchell Palmer, the United States attorney general under President Woodrow Wilson. -
Armistice signed between the Germans and allies, ending the world war
the war ended with an armistice, an agreement in which both sides agree to stop fighting, rather than a surrender. For both sides, an armistice was the fastest way to end the war's misery and carnage. -
The treaty of Versailles was signed, officially ending the war
The Treaty of Versailles, signed in 1919 at the Palace of Versailles in Paris at the end of World War I, codified peace terms between Germany and the victorious Allies.