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World War I
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Founding of the Triple Alliance (central powers)
The triple alliance (central powers) consist of Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy. The name came from the location of the countries because they are located in central Europe. It was formed in 1882. -
Founding of the Triple Entente
The Triple Entente is an alliance with Great Britain, France, and Russia. It helped to strengthen their armies and increase their chances of winning the World War. -
Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand
Archduke Ferdinand and his wife were murdered by a 19 yr old named Gavrilo Princip. They were assassinated in the Bosnian city. -
1st battle of the Marne
The battle began on Sept. 6th and lasted through the 12th. The battle was between Germany and France.Neither side one because they had to dig trenches. -
Sinking of the Lusitania
On May 7th, 1915 a German U-boat sunk the British passenger boat known as the Lusitania. The sinking of this boat also had a major affect on America and outraged some americans. -
Battle of Verdun
The Battle of Verdun was the longest battle of World War I. The battle started on Febuary 21st and ended on December 16th. It was fought between Germany and French. -
USA declares War on Germany
President Wilson asked Congress for a Declaration of war against germany to " make the world safe for democracy." On April 4th, Congress granted this. -
Treaty of Brest-Litovsk
The Treaty of Brest-Litovsk brought an end to the War between Russia and Germany in 1918. Russia had to negotiate a peace treaty by itself because none of the other allies showed up for discussion. -
2nd battle of the Marne
The second battle of the Marne began july 15th and lasted through August 5th. The second battle of the Marne was an important allied victory. -
Armistice ends World War I
As the british, french, and American armies advanced, the central powers began to collapse. Turkey signed an Armistice at the end of October and Austria-Hungary followed on November 3rd.
