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Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated
On June 28, 1914, Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated. He was shot during a parade. -
Austria-Hungary Declares war on Serbia. Start of WWI.
On July 28, 1914, Austria-Hungary Declares war on Serbia. This was the start of WWI. -
Russians lost at the battle of Tannenberg
On August 26-30, 1914, Russians lost at the battle of Tannenberg. -
Germans air raid Paris
On August 30, 1914, Germans air raid Paris. It killed 45. The bombing wounded 149 -
German U-Boats torpedoes the Lusitania
On May 7, 1915, German U-Boats torpedoes the Lusitania. 1,000 were lost -
Women show they can work in war industries
On July 17, 1915, Women show they can work in war industries. The women fight for the rights to work just like the men. -
Serbia is invaded by Germany, Austria, and Bulgaria.
On October 6, 1915, Serbia was invaded by Germany, Austria, and Bulgaria. -
Submarine warfare is suspended.
On May 10, 1916, Submarine warfare was suspended. -
United States found out about the Zimmerman Telegram. Reveals Germany’s plot on America
On March 1, 1917, the United States found out about the Zimmerman Telegram. Reveals Germany’s plot on America. -
United States declares war on Germany
On April 6, 1917, the United States declares war on Germany. The war then starts -
First American soldiers land in France
October 21, 1917, the first American soldiers land in France. -
the United States Congress passes Prohibition Amendment
On December 18, 1917, the Congress passes the Prohibition Amendment -
the U.S. begins daylight saving time
On March 31, 1918, the U.S. begins daylight saving time. -
Germany and the Allies signed the peace treaty
On June 28, 1919, Germany and the Allies signed the peace treaty. -
Treaty of Versailles ends the war on the Eastern front
On August 10, 1920, the Treaty of Versailles ends the war on the Eastern front.
