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Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand
Archduke Ferdinand was assassinated by Gavrilo Princip. -
Neutrality declared
The U.S. remained neutral in the war. -
Lusitania
The lusitania is sank by the Germans. -
Zimmerman Note
The U.S. intercepts a telegram to mexico saying they could steal American land if they aided in the war. -
U.S. takes action in the War
The U.S. declares war and begins setting up military forces. -
U.S. sends troops to Europe
The U.S. starts their action in war by deploying soldiers into europe. -
Committee of Public Information
Committee of Public Information is formed to keep america informed on the war -
Espionage Act
This act prohibited saying certain things about the war and could lead to punishment -
Selective Service Act
The Selective Service Act is passed to allow for the drafting of soldiers. -
14 points
The 14 points were the standard for agreeing to peace through this war. -
Second Battle of Marne
This was the Germans final push for the war. This was a main deciding factor. -
Germans surrender
The germans officially back out of the war. -
Peace Conference
The Central Powers and the Allies met to discuss the ending of the war. -
Treaty of Versailles
During the discussion of this treaty, war was officially over and peace was fulfilled.
