Most important events before, during, and after WWI

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  • Schlieffen Plan

    Schlieffen Plan
    When the war started, the Germans made the first move. They created the Schlieffen Plan! This plan defeated France quickly, stranded British, and made them focus on Russia.

  • Assasination

    Assasination
    The assasination of Ferdinand and his wife Sophie happened in June of 1914 and the one that did it was Gavrilo Princip.

  • First Battle of Marne

    First Battle of Marne
    The first battle of Marne started when the Germans invaded Belgium. At first the Schlieffen Plan worked because it forced Allies back to Marne River which is 25 miles away from Paris. After 5 days, they had pushed Germans back 40 miles!

  • British Blockade

    British Blockade
    The British Blockade prevented America from supplying Germany with materials.
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  • Treaty of Versailles

    Treaty of Versailles
    The Treaty of Versailles was much harsher than Wilson intended it to be. Also, Wilson compromised many of his 14 points to preserve the League of Nations.