-
Revolution overthrows Austria-Hungarian emperor
Although the revolution was succesful, it eventually ended with dillusionment, failure and repression. -
France loses Alsace and Lorraine to Germany
France gave up this territory to Germany in the Franco-German War. -
Germany officially unifies
Germany unificated themselves into a nation state. -
Trip Alliance formed
(could not find exact day) Although this alliance was renewed again 3 years before, Italy still entered WWI in May 1915 in oppostition to Austria-Hungary and Germany. -
Russo-Japanese War
During this time period, "The West" was seen as invincible but due to Japan's victory, it proved The West ultimately was not invincible and it encouraged/motivated other Western countries to fight and not give up. -
Triple Entente alliance formed
This alliance was supposed to keep peace in Europe but intsead it was a factor that triggered WWI -
Austria-Hungry annexes Bosina
This annexation brought Bosnia into a great state of severe international tension. -
Bolsheviks emerge as a political group
They took control of Russia,s government and became the main political power. -
Archduke Ferdinand Assassinated
He and his wife were killed by a terrorist who took the opportunity to kill him when his driver made a wrong turn. -
Austria-Hungry decalres war on Serbia
After being denied full access to Serbian terrorists to find out who killed Ferdinand, they declared war. -
Ottoman-Germnay alliance formed
It was made so that they could combine their efforts to help the Otoman military and help Germany travel into British colonies safely. -
Schlieffen Plan put into action
The plan to invade Belgium, who was neutral, caused the British to enter into the war. -
Japan declares war on Germany
They declared war after Germany didn't respond to their ultimatum. -
Battle of Marne
Fought between the British and French vs Germans who invaded Belgium. -
Vladimir Lenin seizes power in Russia
After gaining power in Russia, Lenin formed Communist International to try to spread mosre communism across the world, in which he succeeded. -
Unrestricted submarine warfare commences
Allowed Germany to get past the British blockade without them knowing. It was the first step to the submarineswe have today. -
Lusitania sinks
Secret submarines from Germany sunk this American passanger ship and cotributed to dragging the U.S into WWI. -
Battle of Verdun
One of the largest battles during WWI fought between germany and the French Third Republic. -
Zimmerman Telegram found
(exact day could not be found)
This was one of the factors that pushed the US into joining WWI. -
Tsar NIcholas II abdicates
It was because of Nicholas II that Russia entered WWI and his decisions while ruling were very unpoplular amongst the poeple, who wished of peace, and eventually he was forced to abdicate and later killed. -
US declares war on Germany
The US was trying to stay neutral but the zimmereman telegram and sinking of Luisitania were the last straws and the US saw no oher choice but to fight in this war (WWI) -
Fourteen Points proposed
This was a statement that was introduced by U.S President Woodrow Wilson and it spoke about peace negotiations. -
Russia Signed Treaty of Brest-Litoysk
This Treaty ended Russia's participation in WWI -
Battle of Somme
Fought between British and French vs Germany. -
Kaiser Wilhelm II abdicates
Germany needed sn srmistice so the want for him to abdicate grew. -
Treaty of Versailles signed
This treaty required Germany to accept sole responsiblity for WWI and pay for reparations. This also was a factor that contirbuted to the start of WWII -
Stalin takes over Russia
(could not find Date or Month) Stalin forced agricultural collectivisation of agriculture which caused numerous peasant deaths and their property or households to be confiscated/eliminated. -
Germany stops paying reparations to France
Germany made this fial payment 92 years after their defeat. (could not find month and date)