The WW1 By Harpcicle Jun 28, 1914 assassination of archduke Jul 28, 1914 Austria-hungary declares war on serbia Aug 1, 1914 Germany declares war on Russia Aug 4, 1914 Britain joins conflict May 7, 1915 the sinking of the Lusitania Nov 24, 1916 the reelection of Wilson Apr 6, 1917 Wilson signed the declaration for war with Germany May 16, 1917 slective service act May 24, 1917 U.S start using the convoy system Jan 8, 1918 Wilson proposed his 14 points Mar 3, 1918 linen (Russian Empire) signs treaty of peace w/ Germany Mar 21, 1918 German forces broke through Brian lines to try to take Paris. they were stooped only 50 miles from Paris Period: May 1, 1918 to Dec 1, 1918 the viruses start to infect shortly after the cease fire Aug 10, 1918 congress passed the Lever food and control act Sep 26, 1918 final Allied assault , the Meuse-Argonne offensive Sep 26, 1918 Airplanes had a new use (to fight) Nov 11, 1918 the republic signed a cease fire Jan 11, 1919 International peace conference in Paris May 7, 1919 Allies present the treaty to Germany Jun 28, 1919 Powers sign the treaty
