World War 1

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  • Archduke Franz Ferdinand is assassinated

    Archduke Franz Ferdinand is assassinated

    This sets world War 1 into motion.
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    World War 1

  • Germans sink the Lusitania

    Germans sink the Lusitania

    This was an unrestricted attack that killed over one thousand civilians and angered the United States.
  • The United States enters the War

    The United States enters the War

    Due to unrestricted submarine warfare the United States finally decided to join the battle against Germany.
  • Germany signs an armistice

    Germany signs an armistice

    This ceases the fighting and brings about the end of the war.
  • The Treaty of Versailles was signed

    The Treaty of Versailles was signed

    This was the official end of the war.