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Balkan Wars
The Balkan Wars were a series of conflicts fought in southeastern Europe between 1912 and 1913. They primarily involved the Balkan states of Serbia, Montenegro, Bulgaria, and Greece, as well as the Ottoman Empire. The First Balkan War began in October 1912, with the Balkan League declaring war on the Ottoman Empire. The war ended in May 1913 with the Treaty of London, which saw the Ottoman Empire lose most of its European territories. -
World War one begins
World war one began on July 28,1914, following the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary in Sarajevo. The war originated in Europe but quickly escalated into global conflict involving many nations. The immediate cause was the declaration of war by austria-Hungary on Serbia after the assassination, triggering a chain reaction of alliances and mobilizations. The war was fought primarily in Europe, but also in the middle east, africa, and Asia. -
Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand
The Assassination of Archduke was one of the causes of world war 1. It happened on 28 June 1914. Archduke was heir to the Austro-hungarian throne. This is because it was a threat to Serbian Independence. -
Battle of Gallipoli, Somme
The Battle of Gallipoli took place during World War I from April 25, 1915, to January 9, 1916. It occurred on the Gallipoli Peninsula in the Ottoman Empire, primarily in what is now modern-day Turkey. The battle was an Allied campaign aimed at capturing Constantinople and opening a sea route to Russia. However, it ended in failure and high casualties on both sides, with the Allies eventually withdrawing from the region. -
Lusitania sinks
The Lusitania was a boat during world war one sailing the coast of Ireland. It was sunk on May 7, 1915. The ship was sunk by a torpedo from a German U-boat. The boat sank in 20 minutes killing 1,198 people this led to america joining the war because there were 128 Americans that were also killed. -
The Battle of Verdun
The Battle of Verdun was fought during World War I from February 21 to December 18, 1916. It took place near the town of Verdun-sur-Meuse in northeastern France. The battle was primarily between the German and French armies and is known for its immense scale and high casualties. It was a strategic engagement aimed at bleeding the French army dry and breaking its morale, but ultimately resulted in neither side achieving a decisive victory. -
Zimmermann Note
The Zimmerman Note was a secret diplomatic communication sent by German Foreign Minister Arthur Zimmerman to the German ambassador in Mexico, Heinrich von Eckardt, during World War I. In the note, Zimmerman proposed a military alliance between Germany and Mexico in the event that the United States entered the war against Germany. The note suggested that Germany would support Mexico in regaining territories lost to the United States, specifically offering Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona. -
U.S Enters war
The United States entered world war 1 in April 1917, following a series of events that culminated in the decision to join the conflict. The trigger was Germany’s resumption of unrestricted submarine warfare, which led to the sinking of several American ships and loss of American lives. On April 2, 1917, president Woodrow Wilson asked Congress to declare war on Germany, citing the need to make the world “safe for democracy” and to defend American interests. Congress declared war four days later. -
Russian Revolution
The Russian Revolution was a time of major political changes. The Russian Revolution happened on the 8th of march 1917 and it ended on the 16th of June 1923. The revolution started because of Bloody Sunday. Bloody Sunday was the day that multiple Russians were killed by Russian imperial guards -
First meeting of the League of Nations
The League of Nations was a League where nations would have meetings. It was assembled on November 15,1920. The assembly had 41 members. It was assembled in Geneva. -
Russia's withdraw from the war
Russia withdrew from world war one in 1918 during the midst of the Russian revolution. This upheaval led to the collapse of the tsarists regime and the rise of Bolsheviks under Lenin's leadership. The new Bolshevik government, seeking to consolidate power and prioritize internal affairs, signed the treaty of Brest-Litotes with the central. This withdrawal was driven by a combination of factors including popular discontent, military defeats, and the Bolsheviks stance against the imperialist wars -
The Battle of Chateau theirry
The Battle of Chateau-Thierry occurred during World War I in 1918. It took place near the Marne River in France. The battle was a pivotal engagement between the American Expeditionary Forces and German forces. It played a significant role in halting the German Spring Offensive, marking a turning point in the war. -
The Battle of Argonne
The Battle of Argonne was a major engagement during World War I in the Argonne Forest region of northeastern France. It was one of the final offensives of the war and a critical part of the Allied Hundred Days Offensive. The battle involved American, French, and British forces facing off against German defenders along a heavily fortified sector of the Western Front. The primary objective was to break through the German lines and advance towards the vital railway hub of Sedan, -
Armistice of WWI
The Armistice of 11 November 1918 was the armistice signed at Le Francport near Compiègne that ended fighting on land, at sea, and in the air in World War I between the Entente and their last remaining opponent. Previous agreements had been agreed with Bulgaria. There was a two minute silence when this happened. This was the first step to ending world war 1. -
The Treaty of Versatiles
The treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919, in the hall of old mirrors at the palace of Versailles, France, officially ending world war one. It was signed by the Allied powers and Germany, effectively placing the blame for the war on Germany and its allies. The treaty imposed significant loss of territory and economic penalties on Germany including the loss of territorial and reparations payments. The treaty aimed to weaken Germany military and economically to prevent disagreement