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Battle of Lorraine
On August 14, 1914 the Germans met the French troops. The battle lasted for three days before the Germans gained victory =. -
Germans sink British ship 'Lusitania'.
America had successfully stayed out of World War 1 for a year. When a German submarine sank the Lusitania, America noticed but didn't move to join the war. -
Germany sinks British ship the "Arabic'.
The Germans promised to not sink unarmed British liners. On September 1, 1915 they sank the British ship 'The Arabic'. Now that they Germans had sank two British ships America began considering entering the war. -
America Declares War
After the Germans went to the Mexians to get an alliance against America, President Woodrow Wilson went to Congress on April 2, 1917 to ask for a Declaration of War. On April 6, 1917 Congress granted the wish and America officially entered World War 1. -
Selective Service Act passed
On May 28, 1918 the Selective Service Act was passed. The lottery chose about 687,000 out of 10 million to join the US army. About 4.8 million men eventually signed on. -
Battle of Cantigny
On May 28, 1917 an exact year from the passing of the Selective Service Act the Americans saw action north of Paris. America met the Germans and won the battle. -
Battle of Belleau Wood
On June 26, 1918 the Germans attacked the British while American troops lent them aid. The Americans lost a large number of their men but the Germans were defeated. -
Battle of Chateau Thierry
On July 18, 1918 the French and the Americas fought against the Germans. Together both of their troops blocked the Germans position from advancing. -
Germany Surrenders
On November 11, 1918 Germany surrendered and request a peace treaty to be signed. 10 million men from all sides of the war have died in the war. -
Treaty of Versailles signed
On June 28, 1919 the Treaty of Versailles is signed by Germany and the Allied forces. The World War 1 is officially over.
