World War 1

  • Archduke Franz Ferdinand was Assassinated

    Archduke Franz Ferdinand was Assassinated

    On June 28, 1914, Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated in Austria. He was supposed to become the future heir to the Autstrian-Hungary throne.
  • Russia Gathered it's Army

    Russia Gathered it's Army

    Russia gathers it's army against Austria-Hungary to help Serbia.
  • World War 1 Begins

    World War 1 Begins

    Germany invades Belgium officially beginning the war.
  • The "Lusitania" Sinks

    The "Lusitania" Sinks

    The German Submarine sinks the passenger liner. The Ship carries 1,198 people and 128 of them were Americans.
  • Zimmerman Telegram

    Zimmerman Telegram

    The U.S. learned of the German telegram offering Mexico and the U.S. territory if they joined Germany.
  • Wilson for War

    Wilson for War

    On April 2, 1917, President Woodrow Wilson outlines his case for war to congress.
  • The U.S. Enters the War

    The U.S. Enters the War

    The congress gathers up a declaration of war against Germany. The United States enters World War 1 on the side of France and Britain.
  • Selective Service Act

    Selective Service Act

    The congress passes the Selective Service Act and forced the men to joined the army.
  • Russia Leaves the War

    Russia Leaves the War

    On March 3, 1918, The Bolshevik leader Lenin signed a peace treaty with Germany.
  • Armistice Day

    Armistice Day

    On November 11, 1918, World War 1 ended at 11:00 A.M. Germany signed an armistice to an agreement for peace that had been prepared by Britain and France.