World War 1

By tdaly
  • Cause of World War I

    Cause of World War I

    Archduke Francis Ferdinand and wife were assissinated.
  • World War I Begins

    World War I Begins

    Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia.
  • Sinking of the Lusitania

    Sinking of the Lusitania

    German submarine sank the British passenger ship the Lusitania.
  • America Joins World War I

    America Joins World War I

    America declares war on Germany due to Americans being killed on the Lusitania and the continuation of Germany attacking ships.
  • First Day of American Draft

    First Day of American Draft

    Millions of American men registered for service on the first day of the draft for World War I.
  • First American Troops Land

    First American Troops Land

    First American troops land in France.
  • American Soldiers Killed

    American Soldiers Killed

    First three Americans killed in combat during World War I.
  • Prohibition Passed

    Prohibition Passed

    U.S. Congress Passes "Prohibition"
  • President Wilson's 14 Points

    President Wilson's 14 Points

    President Wilson outlines his 14 points for World War I.
  • Chemical Warfare Autorized

    Chemical Warfare Autorized

    U.S. War Department authorizes chemical warfare services.
  • Treaty of Versailles

    Treaty of Versailles

    Treaty of Versailles ends World War I.
  • U.S. Senate Receives Peace Treaty

    U.S. Senate Receives Peace Treaty

    U.S. Senate receives peace treaty with Germany
  • Women Vote

    Women Vote

    Women earn the right to vote.