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Franz Ferdinand Assassination
Franz Ferdinand was the leader of Austria Hungary and was visiting the country of Sarajevo with his family. Which visiting there hIm and his family were assassinated by a man named Gavrilo Princip. Gavrilo who gunned them all down him while driving around the country. After this Austria Hungary declared war on Sarajevo, but Sarajevo was in alliance with Germany so they declared war on Austria Hungary, this created a domino affect until 30 nations were involved and this started WWI. -
Alliances Declare War
There were two alliances, the Triple Alliance and the Triple Entente. And because of the assassination Germany declares war on Russia, France and Belgium. Great Britain then declares war on Germany, and Austria-Hungary declares war on Russia. France and Britain also declare war on Austria-Hungary. Japan joins in and also declares war on Germany. Austria-Hungary declares war on Belgium. Lastly, the United States declares its neutrality and doesn’t get involved. -
The Battle of Marne
The battle of the Marne was the major turning point of World War I. In August 1914, the whole Allied army on the Western Front had been forced into a general retreat back towards Paris. Meanwhile the two main German armies continued through France. -
War Begins
Germany makes the first move and invades Belgium. This marks the start of WWI and they do this by using the Schlieffen Plan. Although a good plan it fails and the Germany’s are stopped at the First Battle of the Marne. -
Italy Switches Sides
Italy declares war on Austria-Hungary, entering World War I on the side of the Allies. -
German Attack on Verdun
Germany begins its attack on Verdun. It was one of the longest, bloodiest battles of the war. French casualties amounted to about 400,000 and German deaths totaled to about 350,000-300,000. -
The Battle of Somme
The Battle of the Somme was the biggest battle of World War I, and one of the bloodiest in history. The reason it was so bad was because of the combination of new weapons, and several failures by British military leaders. This led to the killing of hundreds of thousands of young men dying. -
American Joins The War
America had enough of Germany and on April 6th W.R officially declares war on Germany. And by June 24th American troops arrive in France to fight. -
Fourteen Points of Peace
President Woodrow Wilson presents to Congress his idea of Fourteen Points required for peace. These 14 points implemented to help the world at peace, like freedom of seas and evacuation of Russian territory. -
Treaty of Versailles
The Treaty of Versailles was the treaty that ended World War I. Germany was basically blamed for the cause of the war and was stripped of its overseas colonies. Germany’s military capabilities were severely restricted, and it was required to pay war reparations to the Allied countries. -
League of Nations
The League of Nations was an agree that happened after World War I. This agree was as a way to solve disagreements between countries before/ without going straight to warfare.
