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Assassination of the Archduke Franz Ferdinand
On June 28, 1914 Archduke Franz Ferdinand, who was traveling to speak to a crowd aboit his govermnment, was shot dead along with his wife. Ferdinand was from Austria and was accused by his Serbian assassins to be imposing his political views on their country. The goal was to separate Austria-Hungary's south-Slav provinces so they could be made into a new country with independence. -
Germany invades France through Belgium (WWI begins)
The german invasion was an attack through belgium. Belgium's eutriality was highly protected through a treaty with Great Britain. The germans attacked on August 3rd,1914 and within the next day, war was declared on Germany. -
First Battle of the Marne
The Battle of the Marne was a first World war battle fought between the 5th and 12th of Septemeber in 1914. Under the Chief of Staff, Helmuth von Moltke, the First Battle of the MArne was an allied victory against the German Army.The battle ended the Mothlong German offensive that had opened the war and reached as far as Paris. -
Sinking of the Lusitania
With 1,959 passengers onboard, the Lusitania left port in Newyork to liverpool. U-boats watched the waters constantly looking for enemy vessles to sink. Without noticing beforehand, at 1:40pm the U-boat launched a torpedo, and hit the side of the Lusitania. itI was sunk within 18 minutes -
Battle of Verdun
The Battle of Verdun was one of the major battles during the first World War of the western front. It was fought between the German and French armies. It took place on Hill Terrian, north of the city of Verdun-Sur-Meuse, in northeastern France. -
French passenger vessel Sussex was sunk
The Sussex, which was a London passengar vessel made in 1896, was sunk on March 24, 1916. It was sunk via a German U-boat torpedo. From 80 to 100 people were killed. Although the ship was severely damaged, it was restored. -
Passing of the National Defense Act
Signed by Woodrow WIlson to provide and expand the army for peace and war time. Gave the president authority to mobilize the National Guard for the duration of an emergency. Overall expanded the National Guard and created new military programs. -
Battle of Somme
The "Somme Offensive" occured between July 1st and November 18th, 1916. Was an offensive of British and French forces against the German Army, which occupied large areas of France. One of the bloodiest military operations ever recorded, with over 1.5 million casualties. -
Publication of the Zimmermann Note
Also known as "Zimmermann Telegram," it was a diplomatic proposal from Germany to Mexico to make war against the US. Mexico declined, and caused American declaration of war on Germany. Note was sent by Foreign Secretary of the German Empire, Arthur Zimmermann. -
Selective Service Act was passed
Also known as "Selective Draft Act," it was passed on May 18, 1917. The act was passed by congress, which allowed men to go to war at a young age. AUthorized government to darft hundreds of thousands into the war. Act was ended in November of 1918. -
Espionage Act passed
The Espionage Act was a federal law passed on June 15, 1917. The act prohibited any attempt to interfere with military operations, to support America's enemies, and to interfere with military recruitment. Ruled that it did not violate the First Amendment. -
US troops land in France
On June 26, 1917, US troops frist landed in France to fight in WWI. The troops arrived to fight alongside France, Britain, Italy, and russia, fighting against Germany and Austria-Hungary. 14,000 troops were first deployed and arrived at the Port of Saint Nazaire, and were welcomed by a huge crowd. -
Bolsheviks seize power in Russia
During the Russian Revolution of 1917, the Bolsheviks came into power in Russia. They founded the Soviet Union and eventually became known as the Communist Part of the Soviet Union. Bolsheviks were workers under a internal hierarchy governed by democratic centralism. -
Wilson established 14 Points Program
On January 8, 1918, Woodrow WIlson established the 14 Points Program. This was basically a blueprint made for world peace during the First World War. These fourteen points eventually became the basis for Germany's surrender. -
Treaty of Brest-Litovsk
On March 3, 1918, the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk was a peace treaty signed between Russia and the Central Powers. This treaty was the cause of Russias exit from WWI. The treaty also affirmed the independence of many countries, including: Finland, Estonia, Ukraine, and more. -
Wilson established the National War Labor Board
In April of 1918, President Woodrow Wilson created a federal agency by the name of the National War Labor board, or NWLB. The purpose of the NWLB was to ensure labor reliability and productivity among workers and employers during the war. The NWLB was a huge success and strengthened the position of labor. -
Sedition Act passed
On May 16, 1918, the Sedition Act was passed my president Woodrow Wilson. This act was an act that made it a crime to use abusive language towards the United States, its government, flag, or forces. The act also forbade the mail system to deliver mail that had such content. The Sedition Act was repealed on December 13, 1920. -
Second Battle of the Marne
The Second Battle of Marne was found from July 15 to September 16. This battle was the last German Offensive on the Western Front during the First World War. A counterattack made by French and US forces overwhelmed the Germans and caused their failure in the attack, -
Meusse-Argonne Offensive
The Meusse-Argonne Offensive was also known as the Battle of the Argonne Forest because it was fought in the Argonne Forest. This was the greatest American battle of WWI and lasted from September 16 to November 11 in 1918. The Meusse-Argonna Offensive is also know as the bloodiest single battle in US history. -
Germany surrenders
On November 11, 1918, Germany Surrenedered, marking the end of the First World War. This was under the Armistice Agreement. This also occured shortly after the British Army blocked Germanys source for food and material for the war, so they became desperate and surrendered. -
Treaty of Versailles signed
The treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919, exaclty 5 years after the assassination of Franz Ferdinand. The Treaty of Versailles was a peace treaty between Germany and the Allied Powers. Eventually, referring to World War II, this treaty failed.
