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Assassination of Archeduke Franz Ferdinand
Archeduke of Austria-Hungary was assassinated by Serbian terrorist group called the Black Hand. Several Black Hand members planned on throwing a bomb at the archeduke's car but it bounced off and blew up another. Not long after, two shots were fired. The first hit Ferdinands pregnant wife. The second hit the archeduke close to the heart. The killer was a nineteen year old by the name of Princip. source: http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/duke.htm -
Germany Invades Belgium
As part of the Schlieffen plan, German troops invaded Belgium and terrorized the civilian population. 6,000 Belgians died before 20% of the entire population fled the country. Around 25,000 homes and other buildings were burned down or destroyed. http://histclo.com/essay/war/ww1/cou/w1c-bel.html -
1st Battle of the Marnes
Resulting in an victory against Germany, this was a battlefought in France. Great Britain and France repelled the Germans. This battle was also known as the the miracle of Marne. http://www.firstworldwar.com/battles/marne1.htm -
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Sinking of the Lusitania
German submarines sunk the Lusitania. This was not a battle ship and it had American and British civilians on it. This event ultimately resulted in the United States joining the war. http://www.pbs.org/lostliners/lusitania.html -
Battle of Jutland
Twas a naval battle fought in the north sea. This was the largest naval battle in the war. Britain, Australia, and Canada had many more casulties than Germany. In the end, neither side won and things stayed the way they were. http://www.firstworldwar.com/battles/jutland.htm -
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Entry of the United States into World War One
At first, America had decided to stay neutral. After the sinking of the Lusitania, the USA mobilized 4,000,000 troops. http://www.thenagain.info/webchron/world/uswwi.html -
2nd Battle of the Marnes
The Germans attempted to attack again but were met with the Alliance's troops. The battle resulted in an allied victory but after many deaths. http://www.firstworldwar.com/battles/marne2.htm -
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Armistice Signed
The Armistice was an agreement to end fighting. After the Germans were defeated in the 2nd battle of the Marne the Germans decided to sign this. http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/armistice.htm -
Allies Sign the Treaty of Versailles
This was another treaty signed by the allies and Germany to end World War one. It was decided to keep the peace. http://www.firstworldwar.com/source/versailles.htm
