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world war 1

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  • assassination of archduke franz ferdinand

    assassination of archduke franz ferdinand

    the day he passed away.
  • american neutrality in world war 1

    american neutrality in world war 1

    allowing u.s. to stay out of a European conflict for as long as .
  • the sinking of the lusitania

    the sinking of the lusitania

    shifted american public opinion against germany , making it harder for the u.s. to remain neutral in world war 1 .
  • spanish flu epidemic

    spanish flu epidemic

    devastating global impact , its influence on public health practices , and its contribution to medical advancements.
  • the battle of the verdun

    the battle of the verdun

    it halted the german offensive and became a symbol of french resistance , national pride , and sacrifice.
  • the sussex incident

    the sussex incident

    role in causing germany to issue the sussex pledge , which temporarily limited its submarine warfare to prevent the u.s. from entering world war 1.
  • the battle of the somme

    the battle of the somme

    relieved pressure on the french at verdun , inflicting heavy losses on the german army that contributed to their retreat and the development of the hindenburg line.
  • the zimmermann telegram

    the zimmermann telegram

    a major catalyst for the united states to enter world war 1 .
  • unrestricted submarine warfare by germany

    unrestricted submarine warfare by germany

    it was a key factor in pushing the united states to enter world war 1 .
  • the selective service act

    the selective service act

    providing the u.s. government with the authority to mobilize a military through conscription during national emergencies.
  • the espionage act

    the espionage act

    provides the legal foundation for protecting national security by criminalizing the unauthorized disclosure of sensitive defense information.
  • american expeditionary force (AEF) in france

    american expeditionary force (AEF) in france

    provided a massive influx of fresh troops and resources to the exhausted allied forces , turning the tide of the war.
  • russia pulls out of world war 1

    russia pulls out of world war 1

    it allowed germany to focus on the western front , significantly shifting the war's dynamics and temporarily making an allied victory less likely .
  • the sedition act

    the sedition act

    important for testing first amendments rights , leading to the first national debates on freedom of speech and the press in the us.
  • the fourteen points by president wilson

    the fourteen points by president wilson

    they served as the foundation for the treaty of versailles wilson's vision for a just and lasting peace after world war 1 .
  • the battle of the marne

    the battle of the marne

    halted the german advance into france , saved paris , and ended germany's plan for a quick victory in world war 1.
  • the battle of argonne forest

    the battle of argonne forest

    demonstrating the resolve and capability of the u.s. military , solidifying america's status as a global power , and serving as a critical , albeit costly , learning experience for future u.s. military strategies.
  • armistice day ends world war 1

    armistice day ends world war 1

    it marked the end of fighting in world war 1 on november 11 , 1918 and has since become a day to honor and remember those who have served in the military.
  • the united states enters world war 1 .

    the united states enters world war 1 .

    it provided crucial military and economic support that helped the allied powers win the war , as well as transforming america into a major global power.
  • the paris peace conference and treaty of versailles

    the paris peace conference and treaty of versailles

    role in formally ending world war 1 , redrawing the map of europe , and creating the league of nations.