world war 1 begins

By masonkkensinger

  • Germany

    Gerrmany was the strongest nation on the European continent

  • Wilhelm II

    Germanys emporer decided that his nation would also become a major sea power to compete with britian.

  • Archduke Franz Ferdinand

    Heir to Austrian thrown, visited the Bosnian capitol Sarajevo

  • Germany obligated by treaty

    Germany obligated by treaty declared war on Russia

  • belgium invasion

    Germany invaded Belgium

  • German U-boat response

    a German U-boat sank the British liner Lusitania,1,198 persons lost,128 were Americans

  • First battle of Somme

    Lasted until mid-November, British suffered 60,000 casualties the first day alone

  • Woodrow Wilson

    Wilson is re-elected

  • U.S enters war

    U.S declares war on Germany

  • Britain blockade

    Famine stalked the country of Germany

  • attacks on civil liberties increase

    President Wilson expressed his fears aboutthe consequences of war hysteria

  • decision on war

    Members of the U.S house of representatives debated on president Wilsons request for a declaration of war against Germany.

  • Selective service act

    congress passes the Selective Service Act

  • Austria Hungary

    Austria Hungary surrenderd to the allies

  • Daylight saveings time

    Fuel administration introduced Daylight saveings time