World War 1

Germany declares war against neutral Belgium

Apr 8, 1914

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Germany declares war on Belgium, causes problems with their treaty. This leads to Britan declaring war on Germany, Austria, and Canada joins in.

World War 1

Period: Apr 8, 1914 to Jun 6, 1919

The Day World War 1 Was Declared

Jun 28, 1914

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Austria declared war on Serbia because Franz Ferndinand was assassinated.

Germany's Submarine Blockade

Apr 2, 1915

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Germany declared a submarine blockade, so any boat going to England would be bombed.

Battle of Verdun

Feb 21, 1916

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Germany lashed out a massive attack on Verdun, and it turned out to be the longest battle in World War 1.

American Milatary and Naval Request to Add on to Draft

Apr 4, 1916

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American Naval and Milatary ask to add a plan to the Paris and London draft. They requested that they send an American Army over seas to Europe, but their request was ignored.

Wilson Calls Out Publicly to Germany

Apr 4, 1916

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President Wilson, publicly calls for Germany to stop sinking every enemy ships without warning.

Germany Declares Unrestricted U-boat Warfare

Jan 1, 1917

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German leaders launch an unrestricted U-boat warfare that lasted untill October 10, 1918.

Wilson's Cabinet Votes to Declare War on Germany

Mar 3, 1917

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US president Wilson's cabinet votes that they should declare war on Germany.

Wilson Request Permisson to Declare War

Apr 4, 1917

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US president, Wilson, ask the House of Representatives to declare war on Germany.

America Declares War on Austria-Hungary

Dec 12, 1917

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The United States declares war on Austro-Hungary.

Peace Treaty Between Soviet Russia and Central Powers

Mar 3, 1918

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There was a peace treaty signed between Soviet Russia and the Central Powers ( Germany, Austria- Hungary, and Turkey) at Brest- Litovsk.

The Great World War 1 Has Ended!

Jun 6, 1919

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Treaty of Versailes is signed between the allies and Germany in the Hall of Mirrors at Versailes. It officially ended the Great War. Germany was to take full responsibility for the war, give up territories, and pay for reparations.