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American Imperialism(1890-1913) & World War 1(1914-1919)

  • The Battle of the Marne

    The Battle of the Marne

    it halted the German advance on Paris, effectively ending the German army's Schlieffen Plan for a quick victory in World War I.
  • The Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand:The Outbreak of WW1

    The Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand:The Outbreak of WW1

    it triggered a chain reaction that drew major powers into conflict through a complex system of alliances.
  • American Neutrality in World War 1

    American Neutrality in World War 1

    it allowed the U.S. to initially profit from trade with both sides, focus on domestic issues, and maintain a position of impartiality.
  • The SInking of the Lusitania

    The SInking of the Lusitania

    it heightened tensions between the U.S. and Germany, turning American public opinion against Germany and contributing to the U.S. entry into World War I.