The First World War

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  • The Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand.

    The Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand.

    A Serbian Assassin shot The Archduke & his Wife while in The Capital of Sarajevo, Serbia. When this Tragedy occurred, the U.S still refused to join the war. wishing to Stay Neutral.
  • The U.S Declares Neutrality

    The U.S Declares Neutrality

    The U.S Wanted to stay out of the War, and Under Woodrow Wilson, Avoided aligning with any sides.
  • The Lusitania Sinks

    The Lusitania Sinks

    A U-Boat controlled by the Germans Sank The Lusitania, a British Ocean Liner, Woodrow Wilson issued 4 Diplomatic Protest in response. spreading seed of doubt for neutrality.
  • Woodrow Wilson wins another term in Office.

    Woodrow Wilson wins another term in Office.

    Woodrow Wilson wins against his republican Enemy in The Election. winning another term of Neutrality in the country.
  • The Zimmermann Telegram is Intercepted.

    The Zimmermann Telegram is Intercepted.

    The Telegram was Sent by the Germans as a Secrets alliance to Mexico, to start conflict with the U.S, in return the Germans would help reclaim the Territory The U.S Had taken. this started Loosing the Ties to Neutrality.
  • Congress Declares War

    Congress Declares War

    The U.S Congress enters the War with the Allies, Here, the Neutrality is Broken.
  • U.S Soldiers Land in France

    U.S Soldiers Land in France

    The first U.S soldier since declaring war against Central powers (Germany) Land within France.
  • The Section Act is enacted

    The Section Act is enacted

    The Sections Act of 1918 was a U.S Tactic to Confront government polices during War & Efforts. Along with Government Bonds used during war.
  • Armistice Begins & The War ends

    Armistice Begins & The War ends

    The Final battle on The Central Powers begins, The U.S had taken part to this Conclusion of the bloody war. where The Allies have won
  • The Treaty of Versailles

    The Treaty of Versailles

    The Allies have formed a treaty which gives land from Central Powers to the Allies, The U.S Originally presented the Fourteen Points as a peaceful alternative.