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Beginning of WWI
Austria-Hungary and Serbia begin WWI. -
WWI Germans
Germans stopped at first battle of Marne – German troops were forced to North side of Marne River, causing the Schrieffer plan to fail. -
Robert Lansing
US secretary of state for President Woodrow Wilson’s administration, replacing William Jennings Bryan; who resigned in protest at Wilson’s sneaky approach to US neutrality. -
Dumba Affair
The Dumba Affair was a formal letter sent by secretary of state, Robert Lansing. Details of letter in the link. Link 1 -
Lusitania Sinks
German submarine sank the passenger liner Lusitania. The Lusitania carried 1,198 people, 128 of which were American. SIDE NOTE: following sinking, Robert Lansing stopped President Wilson in issuing three notes of protest to the Germany Government. -
First Tanks
British began use of tanks at Deville Wood. The tanks had pros and cons, one pro being you could pass barb-wired trenches/ fences, a con being they often failed more than helped during war. -
Open Door Policy **Robert Lansing
As US secretary of state, Lansing signed the Treaty of 1916 for purchase of Danish West Indies and Lansing also issued the Ishii agreement of 1917 with Japan, which was also a pledge between the US and Japan to uphold the Open Door Policy in China.
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Battle of Verdun
Fought to a draw with an estimated one million casualties (longest battle during WWI). -
US In Action
US enters battle by declaring war on Germany. -
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English Workers Call Strikes
Over 250,000 engineers protest long hours, low wages, and shortages of food and fuel. -
British in Action
British Troops capture Jerusalem from Turkish Forces. -
Path to Permanent World Peace
President Woodrow Wilson declares his fourteen points as path to permanent world peace. -
"Armistice Day"
An armistice was signed, ending battle on Western front. -
A New Republic
German Republic is founded. -
Demobilization
Demobilization of armies, which sent millions home. -
American Commision **Robert Lansing
Lansing was a member of American Commission to Negotiate Peace at Fans. -
London UH-OH?
Cenotaph unveiled in London. -
**Post War
War cemeteries created on fronts during war. -
Robert Lansing
Due to disagreements over the League of Nations and President Wilson’s inability to perform his presidential duties because of a strike, Lansing resigned.
