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Assassination of the Archduke
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. -
German Saboteurs at work in America
People really , really wanted America involved in the war. -
Battle of Verdun Starts
The longest battle of the war, brought in one million casualties. -
Battle of Somme begins
During the Battle of Somme, tanks were used for the first time. -
Germany sends Zimmerman Telegram
Germany sent a telegram to Mexico to try and get them into the war. Britain intercepts it and decodes it. -
The United States joins the war
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. -
French Soldiers go on Mutiny
Over half-million French sodilers go on strike and refuse to continue the failed offensive. -
Russia signs Peace Treaty
Russia signed the Treaty of Brest Litovsk. That is a treaty between themselves and the Central Powers. -
Germany signed an armistice with the Allies
When Germany signed, it was the official end of World War I. (Plus November 11 is also my birthday soo) -
Treaty of Versallies
The Treaty of Versallies was signed, ending World War I.
