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(EU) The Funeral of King Edward the VII
The funeral of King Edward the VII was big. Kings from different countries attended. -
(US) President Woodrow Wilson Inaugurated
President Woodrow Wilson, who would serve as commander in chief during World War I, officially becomes President for the first of two terms. -
(EU) Arch Duke Franz Ferdinan Shot in Sarajevo
On this day, the Arch Duke of Austria-Hungary was shot by Gavrilo Princip. This event if often considered the spark for World War 1, which would grow because of entangling alliances. -
(EU) Germany attacks/ declares war on France
Germany invaded Belgium -
Japan declares war on Germany (EU)
When Germany did not respond to Japan's ultimatum, they declared war -
Battle of Masurian Lakes (E.U)
The Battle of Masurian Lakes was the second defeat for the Russian Army in World War I -
(EU) Christmas Truce of 1914
The Christmas Truce was an unofficial ceasefire. They stopped firing because it was Christmas. It wasn't official but many people did it. -
Armenian Genocide
During this time they were under the control of the Ottoman Empire. The Ottoman Empire was Muslim and they reported and killed a bunch of Armenians. Some countries refuse to accept the Genocide. -
(US) Sinking of the Lusitania
It occurred during the first World War. Germany invaded the Lusitania because they knew resources were in the ship. Multiple people died. -
Battle of Verdun (EU)
The longest battle in battle in History during World War I -
(US) US chases Pancho Villa
He invaded the U.S and then they chased him but couldn't find him. -
Battle of Belleau wood (U.S)
The Battle of Belleau was the first large-scale battle fought by American soilders -
(EU) Battle of Sommes
The first battle of World War I. French and Britain empires fought against Germany. -
(US) Election of 1916
33rd presidential election. it was between Woodrow Wilson (Democrat) and democrat Charles Hughes, (Republican). Woodrow won the election -
Zimmerman Telegram (U.S)
Germany sent a message letter/code to the Mexican government asking for an alliance. -
US severs diplomatic (US)
President Woodrow Wilson announces that the United States is breaking diplomatic relations with Germany -
Woodrow Wilson asks Congress for a Declaration of War (U.S)
President Woodrow Wilson asks Congress for a declaration of war against Germany -
Battle of Arras (EU)
The Battle of Arras was a major British offensive during the first World. Troops from four corners of the British Empire attacked trenches -
Selective Service Act (US)
The selective service act was an act that required all men to join the military between ages 21 and 30 -
Naval convoy system (EU)
On this day, the British Royal Navy introduces a newly created convoy system where all merchant ships crossing the Atlantic Ocean would be under the supervision and protection of the British navy. -
Battle of cantigny (US)
On May 5, 1918, the American first division led an assault on the town of Cantigny. -
(EU) Britain declares war on Germany
In response to Hitler invading Poland, Britain and France declare war on Germany.
