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The Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand
Archduke was going to be the next leader of Austria until he got assassinated, and then Austria wanted revenge so they started a war with the country responsible for killing him, resulting in WWI. -
Woodrow Wilson Urges Neutrality
President Woodrow Wilson advises that America should stay out of WWI because they want to maintain their current government and peace with other countries. -
Sinking of the Lusitania
The Lusitania was sunk by German U-boats and killed over 1000 people, causing an uprising with uninvolved nations such as the US. -
Zimmerman Note
A telegram that said Germany would offer an alliance with Mexico if America entered WW1. -
America Declares War on Germany
Congress votes to declare war on Germany and there alliance with Austria-Hungary. -
Creation of the CPI
An independent agency that was tasked to influence the public to support the US in WWI. -
Selective Service Act
This act was essentially a draft that the Federal Government activated temporarily to provide more men for WWI. -
Espionage Act
The Espionage Act prohibited obtaining information and sharing it with others about the national defence or American government. -
American Troops Head to Europe
US troops get to Europe to help fight with their allies against Germany. -
The 14 Points
A proposal, made by Woodrow Wilson in a speech that had ideas on how a war like WWI could be stopped in the future. -
The Second Battle of Marne
Near the Marne river the germans attempted to advance as a final attempt in success, but then lost, resulting in the last battle in WWI. -
Germany Surrenders in France
After the last battle had been over, Germany waves the white flag and throws in the towel. -
Paris Peace Conference
An international meeting that lead to establishing the peace treaties after the war. -
Rejection of the Treaty of Versailles
This treaty got rejected by President Wilson because he had failed to take senators objections to the agreement into consideration.
