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Assassination of Ferdinand
Shot by a Serbian terrorist named Gavrilo Princip in the neck. -
Lusitania
A ship that was hit by a German submarine on May 17 near the coast of Ireland. -
Election of 1916
An election that delayed in election . Wilson had retired thinking that Hughes had won. -
Zimmeran Note
A telegram that is sent through a secure channel to peace negotiations called the Zimmeran Note. -
Selective Service Act
First act military service since the Civil War. -
Sedition Act
Four bills passed by federalist in the naval war with France. -
War Industry Board
It was established by the government of the US and persuaded them that they should increase the manufacturing of the war product. -
Russian Revolution
A series of events that during 1917 and had two separated revoultions in February and October. -
14 Points
These points are choosen over the Treaty of Versailles and are approved by the Versailles Conference. -
Espionage Act
Provided penalties imprisonment and fines anywhere up to 10,000 for those in military recruitment. -
Armistice
The British, French, and Americans advanced when the alliance between the Central Powers started to fall. -
Schneck v US
A Supreme Court case that decided to uphold the Espionage Act. -
Treaty of Versailles
The treaty was signed in a place near Paris, between Germany and the Allies. There were three important politicians and was considered the most appropriate venue.