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Assassination of the Archduke
This is important because it was the event that sparked the war. -
Russia Mobilizes
In response to the Autrians taking action against the Serbs, the Russians start mobilizing to protect them. -
WW1 Begins
War is at Hand! -
Germans Fire Gas on Allied Forces
Germans fire shells filled with chlorine gas at allied forces. completely changes warfare -
Lusitania is Sunk
German submirine sinks passenger linner named the Lusitia. carries 1,198 people of which 128 of them are American. Big incentive to enter war -
Zimmerman Telegraph
Germany has been accused of trying to convince Mexico to attack the U.S. -
Wilson for War
President Woodrow Wilson tries to convince the United States that it is their best interest to join the war. -
US Enters War
This is obviously important because one of the only superpowers left has now joined the war. -
War Ends
This is the most important event because, after four years of devastating warfare, the war finally ends. -
Treaty of Versailles
This is the event that ended the war, and put Germany into a huge recession. And was ultimitly the cause of World War 2.
