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Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Archduke Franz Ferdinand, leader in Austria-Hungary, was assassinated by a Serbian nationalist Gavrillo Princip. He wanted independence for Bosnia. When Ferdinand was touring Serbia, a bomb was thrown under his car but he didn’t care. He went on and him and his wife got shot. This started the war between Austria-Hungary and Serbia. This then started the Domino Effect for WWI. -
Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia
Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia because a Serbian nationalist, Gavrilo Prinip, assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand. -
Russia declared war on Austria-Hungary
Russia declared war on Austria-Hungary because they were in an alliance with Serbia and promised to protect them. -
Germany declared war on Russia and Serbia
Germany declared war on Russia and Serbia because they had an alliance with Austria-Hungary, which was declared a war against Russia. -
The Schlieffen Plan
This plan was invoked by Germany because they wanted to cut the other allies, the Allied Powers, in half. Which in this case, invaded Belgium. -
Great Britain declared war on Germany
Great Britain declared war on Germany because they had an alliance with Belgium because of Germany invoking the Schlieffen Plan. -
The First Battle of the Marne
The Battle of the Marne was a battle where the Germans invaded Belgium. This was because of the Schlieffen Plan was working, which was a plan to invade Belgium. The French counter assault. After 5 days, they had pushed the Germans back 40 miles. This allowed Russia more time to mobilize. The result of this battle was an Allied Victory against the German armies in the West. -
British Blockade
The British Blockade was taken action by the British to prevent America from supplying Germany with materials for the. Any of the ships that were entering were subjected to be attacked. The US was outraged and the Germans warned the British. They pursued a U-boat campaign against merchant shipping against Britain. -
Sussex Pledge
The Sussex Pledge was a promise made by Germany to the United States during WWI agreeing to give warning before sinking merchant and passenger ships. They also promised to provide for the safety of passengers and crew. -
Wilson Devon Election in 1916
Wilson Devon was a pacifist, meaning he hated war. He hoped for a peace without victory. During the election, he ran against Charles Evans Hughes. Wilson’s slogan was “He Kept Us Out of War”. It was a close election, but Wilson won and earned his second term in office. -
Zimmerman Note
The Zimmerman Note was a diplomatic issue that was created by Germany that proposed a military alliance between Germany and Mexico. -
Germany and US alliance ends
President Woodrow Wilson stated that the United States had broke ties with Germany in 1917. The event that occurred this action was Germany sinking 5 American merchant ships, unrestricted submarine warfare. -
US Declaring War
With the United States no longer having Germany as an ally, President Woodrow Wilson went to Congress to ask for a declaration of war against Germany. It was then app or over and he led the US into war alongside Russia against Germany. -
Selective Service Act
The Selective Service Act was signed by President Wilson that required all men in the US between ages 21 and 30 to registry for military service. -
Bolshevik/Russian Revolution
The Bolshevik/Russian Revolution involved a war within Russia with the peasants and working class going against the Russian government of Tsar Nicholas II. Vladimir Lenin, a group of revolutionaries called the Bolsheviks, led the group of communists. The result of this revolution was communists overthrowing the Russian government and Vladimir Lenin becomes the leader. Germany removed Russia from the war and had a free focus on the West. -
Espionage Act
The Espionage Act was a act of treason to aid the enemy or refuse service. It also prohibited obtaining information relating to the war that may be used against the United States or to advantage another nation -
War Revenue Act of 1917
The War Revenue Act of 1917 placed higher taxes on the wealthy. This act was an attempt by Congress to raise needed funds for the war. -
Sedition Act
The Sedition Act was an act. On treason and crime to “utter, print, write, publish... anything disloyal” or that would criticize the government or military during WWI. -
Battle of Chateau-Thierry
The Battle of. Chateau-Thierry in 1918 was a first action from the Americans fighting in WWI that stopped the Germans from advancing towards Paris. It was a counterattack. -
Second Battle of the Marne
The Second Battle of the Marne happened as an attempt by the US to draw Allied troops South to facilitate an attack in the region. The offensive along the Marne proved to be the last German Army who would be involved in the conflict. The result of the war as America saving Paris. -
Meuse-Argonne Offensive
The Meuse-Argonne Offensive was an operation by the AEF in WWI. The US went against Germany again. Over a million American soldiers participated, resulting in over 26,000 soldiers being killed and over 120,000 casualties. This battle was the final allied offensive that forced the Germans to agree to surrender. And armistice -
The War Ends
The War ended on the 11th hour of the 11th day on the 11th month of 1918, which is now known as Armistice Day. This was the “prospect” of America that would end the war. -
Treaty of Versailles
The Treaty of Versailles was a debate for 6 months. It was much more harsh than Wilson wanted. Wilson compromised many of his 14 points to preserve the League of Nations. The treaty was a punishment, not a reconciliation. The Central Powers had to surrender colonies and be disarmed, take full responsibility, and pay billions. This treaty ended the state of war between Germany and the Allied Powers.
