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Franz Ferdinand Assasinated
Franz Ferdinand was assassinated because he was the heir of the Austria-Hungarian king. -
Beginning of Great War
The Great War, AKA World War 1, began in 1914. Britain, France, Russia, Italy, and the US fought Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, and the Ottoman Empire. -
Kaiser Declares "Open Season" on Ships
Kaiser Wilhelm of Germany was going to sink any ship that came through the North Sea, whether it be a war ship or merchant ship. -
Lusitania Sank
British passenger ship, The Lusitania, was sunk by Germany U boats. -
Woodrow Wilson is re-elected
Woodrow Wilson is re-elected as President of the United States. -
Battle of the Somme
Battle including Britain and France going against Germany. -
Zimmerman Note is Intercepted
Offered money to Mexico to become allies with Germany if the US entered the war. -
US Declares War on Germany
The US declared war on Germany due to the sinking of British ship, the Lusitania. -
Selective Service Act
Allowed the draft to get soldiers during WW1. -
Convoy System
British ships carrying merchantiles would travel in groups and be protected by the British Navy. -
Espoinage Act Passed
Didn't allow anyone to speak negatively of the war effort or the government. -
Russia Pulls Out of WW1
The Russian army was pulled out of combat. -
Flu Epidemic
The flu spread rapidly throughout battlefields killing many people including soldiers. -
Fourteen Points Speech
Woodrow Wilson gave this speech containing steps to end the war and create peace. -
Sedition Act Passed
Expanded on the Espionage Act, made more things illegal to say and do that went against the war effort. -
Germany Signs Armistice
Germany signed this document and it ultimately ended WW1.
