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Assassination
Archduke Franz Ferdinand was killed. -
Austria/Hungary declares war
Austria/Hungary declares war on Serbia -
Germany invades Belgium
The strategy was the Schlieffen Plan. This plan consisted of holding the line against Russia and going for France. -
the 1st battle
Allies stop German advance on Paris. -
Gallipoli Battle
Allied forces defeated in bed to establish a supply route to Russia. -
2nd battle
Germans use chemical weapons for the first time. This battle was called Ypres. -
Lusiania
The British passenger vessel sunk with 128 Americans aboard. -
Verdun Battle
French hole the line in longest battle of the war -
President Wilson gives his war revolution
Senators, representatives, ambassadors, members of the Supreme Court, and the other guests corwded into the Capitol building to hear President Wilson deliver his war revolution. -
Selective Service Act was passed
This act required men to register with the government in order to be randomly selected for military service. -
Espionage Act
Congress passes the Espionage Act. -
Ausrtia/Hungary surrender
They surrender to their allies. That same day Germany sailors Mutinied against government authority. -
Fourteen Points
Wilson presented his plan before congress -
Congress passes the Sudition Act
This was an act against the Americans who did or said things publicly against war. -
Cantigny Battle
US troops fill gaps between French and British lines during German affensive -
Chateau-Thierry
US troops helped stop the German advance on Paris. -
Meuse-Argonne Battle
American advance helps end the war. -
St. Mihiel
Pershing leads American army to victory -
The 19th Amendment is passed
This was the amandment granting women the right to vote. -
The "Big Four"
The "Big Four" and the leaders of the defeated nations gathered in the hall of mirrors of the Palace of Versailles to sign the peace treaty