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Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir to the throne of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and his wife Sophie, were in the Bosnian city with Austrian troop nearby. The couple was returning from an official visit to City Hall. The assassin, 19-year-old Gavrilo Princip despised Slavic nationalism. He believed the death of the Archduke was the key to unlock the shackles binding his people to the Austro-Hungarian Empire. -
First Battle of Marne
Ended on September 12. It was fought between the German forces nd the British/French army. The German army was under the general, Helmut von Moltke. The French-Commander in Chief Joseph Joffre persuaded British Was Secratary, Herbert Kitchener to intervene. It halted German advances in France and resulting in the use of trench warefare. -
German U-boats
The Germans began their first campaign of submarine warfare aimed at allied and neutral merchant vessels in the waters surrounding the UK. Germany also declares blockade to Britain. -
Britain announced a blockade of German ports
The Reprisals Order, in which Britain banned all 'neutral' parties from trading with Germany. -
German U-boat sinks Lusitana
The ship departed from New York City bounded towards LIverpool on May 1. When the ship neared the coast of Ireland, a German torpedo slammed into her side. It sank in 18 minutes and 1924 abroad died, including 114 Americans.The death of the Americans caused a US-German crisis. -
Battle of Jutland
It took place between the British Grand Fleet and the German High Seas Fleet of the mainland of Denmark. The British Admiral Beatty defeated the weaker German Admiral Hipper. Then the Beatty fled north, followed by the German Dreadnoughts. After that, the Germans got a nasty surprise from the British general Jellicoe's battle fleet when they bombarded them and the British forced Scheer to retreat. After an intense battle, Germans flead. Largest naval battle in history with no clear victor. -
Zimmermann Telegram
It was passed by the US by Britain detailing alleged German proposal for an alliance with Mexico against the US. -
US Espionage Act passed
President Woodrow Wilson's Espionage Act states, "obtaining information respecting the national defense with intent or reason to believe that the information to be obtained is to be used to the injury of the United States." He wanted to protect America from internal hostilities. -
"Four Principles" speech
Delivered by President of the US, Woodrow Wilson. It was delivered in Congress suggesting possible peace terms to end the 4 year old European conflict. -
Armistice Day
War ceases at 11 a.m. A ceremony was held in the US to remember the sacrifices made by men and women during the war. It also celebrated the living who had served wiht Vetern's parades and political speeches. It is also celebrated in France and Great Britain.
