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(EU) Edward VII Funeral
His funeral brought the European countries together four years before World War 1 -
(US) President Woodrow Wilson Inaugurated
President Woodrow Wilson, who would serve as commander in chief during World War 1, Officially becomes president for the first of two terms. -
(EU) Archduke Franz Ferdinand Shot in Sarajevo
On this day, the Archduke of Austria-Hungary was shot by Gavrillo Princip. This event is often considered the spark for World War 1, which would grow because of entangling alliances -
Russia Mobilizes (EU)
Russia mobilizes in order to help and fight side by side with their ally Serbia. They all fight against Austria-Hungary during World War 1. -
(EU) Germany Attacks/ Declares War On France
Germany finally declares war on France and then they invaded Belgium. This then led to a backfire from Great Britain. -
(EU) Britain Declares War On Germany
Great Britain declared war on Germany the day after Germany declared war on France, because Germany invaded/attacked Belgium. -
First Battle of the Marne (EU)
The first battle of Marne lasted just about 6 days. This battle was fought as a counterattack by the French on Germany. The French attacked because of Germany invading Belgium. -
(EU) Christmas Truce Of 1914
The countries involved in World War 1 ceased fire on Christmas this was unofficial but no soldier fought that day. -
Unrestricted Submarine Warfare (EU/US)
This was important because Germany unrestricted Submarines. They did this so weapons couldn't be traded between the French and America. It was introduced in 1915 but an exact date was not given. -
Germans Fire (EU)
The way Germany fired first was by using a certain type of gas. They used a very poisonous gas similar to mustard gas. -
Armenian Genocide (US)
The Armenian Genocide was originally called the "Armenian Massacre". This genocide was brought on by the Ottoman Government and killed 1.5 million Armenians. -
Sinking of the Lusitania (US/EU)
The sinking of the Lusitania occurred in the Celtic Sea where Germany torpedoed the boat. Germany sunk the ship because they were at war with the United Kingdom. United States citizens died and they were on the boat. -
Italy Declares War on Austria-Hungary (EU)
Italy declares war on Austria-Hungary mainly because of territory. At first Italy was in alliance with Germany and Austria-Hungary, but in the end couldn't agree to the terms of giving up some territory. -
US chases Pancho Villa (US)
The US chased Pancho Villa around Mexico but couldn't catch him. So they decided that they weren't ready, and went home. -
Battle of the Somme (EU)
This was a battle between Great Britain with France against Germany. -
Election of 1916 (US)
America elects Woodrow Wilson from the Democratic Party to be president. It was a close election with Charles Evens Hughes from the Republican party. Based on this it was clear that America was split on going to war. -
Zimmerman Telegram (EU/US)
The Zimmerman Telegram was supposed to be sent to the German Ambassador of Mexico but was intercected and decoded by the French, who sent it to the United States. The telegram was a note telling the German Ambassador to go to Mexico's president telling them to join the war if the U.S did. -
Woodrow Wilson asks Congress for a Declaration of War (US)
Woodrow finally deciding to ask to declare war was a game changer for America. But Woodrow had to ask Congress first because a president couldn't declare war by himself. -
United States Declares War on Germany (US)
Even though Woodrow Wilson asks for Congress to declare war on the second. Congress finally agrees upon it on the sixth and war is declared on Germany.
