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The Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand & his Wife
The Archduke and his wife were visiting Bosnia when they were shot inside their car by the Serbian nationalist, and member of "The Black Hand", Gavrilo Princip. This event is significant because this is the start of WWI when Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia, which set in motion several events. -
Austria-Hungary Declares war on Serbia
Austria-Hungary, angry over the assassination of Francis Ferdinand, declares war on Serbia. -
Total War
This was created in World War by many engaging countries when they would use everything they had to attack the enemy. This involves a draft where men were forcibly taken from their jobs and occupations and sent to the military. It led to a major loss of food production in Germany and Great Britain. -
Trench Warfare
Trench warfare was a war fought in trenches; in between them was No Man's Land which was filled with shell craters and barbed wire. Trench Warfare caused illnesses such as trench foot and extreme trama known as shellshock. -
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WW1 Events
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The Lusitania
A German submarine sank a ship, then later realized it was the Lusitania, which belonged to the United States. Germany had published warnings against US ships travelling in the war zone, showing that they were not intending to sink ships that belonged to America. Americans were outraged. This event contributed to the United States entering the war. -
The Battle of Verdun
This battle was located on the Western Front between the German and French armies, it was also known for its long single battle in World War I. The casualties and the impact the battle had on the French Army was a primary reason for the British starting the Battle of the Somme on July 1,1916 in an effort to take German pressure off of the French at Verdun. -
Battle at The Somme
English and French VS Germany. Six months of fighting. Five miles of advancement for allies. One million men killed. -
The Zimmerman Telegram
The Zimmerman telegram reveals that Germany is attempting to incite Mexico to enter the war against the United States -
US Enters The War
U.S. joined its allies--Britain, France, and Russia--to fight in World War I. -
Bolshevik Revolution
Bolsheviks, a socialist party led by Vladimir Lenin, engaged in an uprising to overthrow the government. This revolt brought an end to Czar rule. Lenin took over after the revolution, turning the country to Communism. -
Russian Revolution
After two years of defeat, the Russian population grew discontent with the war and were unhappy with Russia's leaders. They then revolted, led by Vladimir Lenin, which forced Russia to form an armistice with the Central Powers, therefore, allowing them to move their forces towards Russia's allies on the Western Front. This event is significant because it shows the views of the public during WWI. -
Women during War
While millions of men went to fight in the war, the women took it into their own hands to handle the jobs of men, creating weapons and took jobs in shops, offices, farming, and were typewriters. -
German Cease Fire; War Over
On the 11th hour of the 11th day of te 11th month in 1918, Germany agrees to a cease fire; ending the war. 8.5 million soldiers dead, 21 million soldiers wounded, and a cost of 338 million dollars. -
Treaty of Versailles
The Treaty of Versailles was the treaty after the war, which placed all the blame and reparations on Germany. It was divided into four parts; the first creating the League of Nations, the second taking territory from Germany, the third restricting the military capabilities of Germany, and the fourth forcing Germany to pay reparations for the war. This treaty became the setup for World War II, as Germany was very unhappy with the results of the treaty. -
War Guilt Clause
Otherwise known as Article 231 of the Treaty of Versailles, it explained why it was Germany's fault that war broke out and justifies any seemingly unfair accusations made by the treaty writers. This Article was written by US diplomats in order to make Germany pay for all reparations and damages due to the war.