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Following King Edwards death his royal family gathered in London to appreciate his life which sparked some anger in some family members. He was known as a peacekeeper among nations and now there is no one keeping peace.
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President Woodrow Wilson, who would serve as commander in chef during World War 1 , officially becomes President for the first of 2 terms
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A battle between Germany and Russia where Germany surrounded Russia with their railways
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After defeating Russia's second army Germany set out to defeat their first army and took Russians prisoner
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On this day, the arch duke of Austria-Hungary was shot by Gavrilo Pricip. This event is often considered the spark for WW1 which would grow because of entangling alliances
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Germany invades Belgium
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Britain declares war on Germany after they invaded Belgium that's near their coasts
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Germany declared war on Russia after they began a full mobilization of troops.
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Japan aligned with Great Britain and declared war on Germany siding with the alliances.
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After Turkey assisted Germany in an attack Russia declares war on Turkey
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German and British soldiers created an unofficial truce to celebrate Christmas together singing Christmas carols across lines.
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Germany shank the Ship Lusitania killing some US citizens.
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W. Wilson sent troops to find band of outlaws known as Pancho Villa. Killed 16 Americans crossed border and killed 17. Proved US wasn't ready for war.
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One of the largest battles of WW1 and one of the bloodiest military battles in history
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The Us voted between democrat Woodrow Wilson and Evan Hughes resulting in a close win for Wilson
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Germanys encrypted telegram to Mexico asking them to align with them and attack the US was intercepted and dissevered by the British and given to the US
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After the continuation of Submarine warfare, the US severed relations with Germany
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Woodrow Wilson asked congress to officially declare war on the central powers as the president cannot declare war without Congress approval
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Congress approved the presidents request and the US declared war on Germany so that they were formally at war.
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The troops American's sent arrived to assist in the war on the side of the French
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American recruited women help communicate between the countries.
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A statement of principles of peace by Woodrow Wilson that was used in negotiations for WW1
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United States successful in first solo operation
