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A Serbin nationalist assassinated the Archduke of Austria-Hungary. A-H sent Serbia an ultimatum, which Serbia did not take. A-H, backed by Germany, declared war on Serbia a month later.
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People really , really wanted America involved in the war.
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The longest battle of the war, brought in one million casualties.
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During the Battle of Somme, tanks were used for the first time.
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Germany sent a telegram to Mexico to try and get them into the war. Britain intercepts it and decodes it.
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President Woodrow Wilson wanted to stay neutral in the war. But, when Germany started messing with our ships that were going to Britain, it kind of involved us.
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Over half-million French sodilers go on strike and refuse to continue the failed offensive.
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Russia signed the Treaty of Brest Litovsk. That is a treaty between themselves and the Central Powers.
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When Germany signed, it was the official end of World War I. (Plus November 11 is also my birthday soo)
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The Treaty of Versallies was signed, ending World War I.
