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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