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Austro-Hungarian Empire declares war
On the date July 28, 1914, the Austro-Hungarian Empire declares war on Serbia and begins WW1 -
U.S. declares its neutrality
On August 4, 1914, The United States declares its neutrality to the events thats happening because Great Britain declares war on Germany. -
Lusitania Sunk
A German U-Boat torpedoes the British passenger liner called the Lusitania which then it sinks and kills 1,201 persons, including 128 Americans. -
American Elecation
On November 7, 1916, American relected President Woodrow Wilson because he promised to keep us out of war. -
The Rage of Men
The British intercept a telegram sent by the Germans to Mexico. It talks about how Mexico was going to attack the U.S. or something and the British told them the news. -
The U.S. declares war on Germany
U.S. declares war on Germany because they violated their submarine warfare pledge and because they entice Mexico to alliance against the U.S. -
Americans in France
The first 14,000 American troops land in France to help out. -
Free Speech Rights
The Sedition Act of 1918 curtailed the free speech rights of U.S. citizens during time of war. -
Armistice Ends Fighting
Fighting continues all along the Western Front until precisely 11 o'clock, with 2,000 casualties experienced that day by all sides. Artillery barrages also erupt as 11 am draws near as soldiers yearn to claim they fired the very last shot in the war. -
Treaty of Versailles
At the Palace of Versailles in France, a German delegation signs the Treaty formally ending the war.