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Assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand
Germany was in support of the assassination and this caused a lot of tension between them and Austria-Hungary, so they declared war. -
Wilson Urges Neutrality
Wilson proclaims that the United States would be neutral in the War. -
Sinking of the Lusitania
The sinking of the Lusitania turned many people against Germany during the war. -
American Troops Enter Europe
Relief was offered by American troops to British and French troops, who had been fighting since August of 1914. -
Zimmerman Note
This was a telegram between Germany and Mexico, Germany was trying to propose an alliance. -
Creation of CPI
The CPI was created to influence the support of U.S. participation in WWI. -
Selective Service Act
This Act made it easier for us to find men for the service if another war occurred and we did not have enough troops. -
Espionage Act
The Espionage Act prohibited many forms of hate speech upon the Government about the war. -
America Declares War
The United States declares war against Germany. -
Wilson's 14 Points
Wilson set down 14 points as a "blueprint" for world peace and these were later used to find peace at the end of WWI. -
Second Battle of Marne
This was the last time the Germans mounted on the Western Front in World War I. -
German Surrender in Compiegne, France
This ending fighting on land, sea and air between Germany and all of it's opponents. -
Paris Peace Conference
This conference was held to bring together the victorious and defeated powers and set peace terms. -
Rejection of the Treaty of Versailles
The Senate rejected the Treaty of Versailles, because the League of Nations objections.
