Changing the past: WWI Butterfly effect By Neha.Shah Jun 28, 1914 Archduke Franz Ferdinand, and his wife are assassinated in Sarajevo. Period: Jun 28, 1914 to Oct 29, 1920 WWI Butterfly Effect Aug 4, 1914 Germany declares war on France Nov 9, 1914 Austria-Hungary declares war on Russia. Dec 25, 1914 Unofficial Christmas Truce declared by soldiers in the trenches along the Western Front. Jan 12, 1915 War becomes "Total War" with German Zeppelin air raid on England. May 7, 1915 U-boat sinks the Lusitania. Apr 19, 1916 US President Wilson publicly warns Germany not to continue unrestricted submarine warfare policies. Apr 6, 1917 President Wilson asks Congress for a declaration of war with Imperial Germany. Nov 11, 1917 Zimmerman Telegram. Nov 13, 1917 Mexico attacks the United States. Jan 2, 1918 Mexico wins over New Mexico and Louisianna. May 27, 1919 Allie troups are sent to Texas to help fight off the Mexicans. Nov 12, 1920 Texas gets infiltrated and Mexico has control of all southern states.