Timeline: World War I

By mstalbot
  • Assassination

    Assassination

    Franz Ferdinand assassinated; war begins in Europe
  • Sinking of the Lusitania

    Sinking of the Lusitania

    Lusitania sinks- public opinion turns against Germany. Kills 1,198 people.

  • Major Battles

    Battle of Verdun begins

  • Major Battles

    Battle of Somme begins

  • US Enters WWI

    US begins to send troops
  • Selective Service Act

    Selective Service Act

    Congress passes
  • End of WWI

    End of WWI

    Armistice agreement ends WWI on 11/11/1918.