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World War 1

By nreyes08
  • The Election of President Woodrow Wilson

    The Election of President Woodrow Wilson

    Wilson's victory made him the first southerner to win a presidential election since the civil war.
  • The Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand: The Outbreak of WW1

    The Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand: The Outbreak of WW1

    The assassination precipitated the July Crisis which led to Austria-Hungary declaring war on Serbia and the start of World War I.
  • America Proclaims Neutrality In World War 1

    America Proclaims Neutrality In World War 1

    could serve the world best by concentrating on reforms at home and setting an example of peace and democracy.
  • The Battle of the Marne

    The Battle of the Marne

    marked the end of the German sweep into France and the beginning of the trench warfare that was to characterize World War One.
  • The Sinking of the Lusitania

    The Sinking of the Lusitania

    caused international outrage and helped turn public opinion against Germany, particularly in the then-neutral United States.
  • The Battle of the Verdun

    The Battle of the Verdun

    the French resistance at Verdun proved a turning point, halting the German advance.
  • The Sussex Incident

    The Sussex Incident

    prompted a U.S. threat to sever diplomatic relations
  • The Battle of the Somme

    The Battle of the Somme

    provided a tough lesson in how to fight a large-scale war.
  • The Re-Election of President Woodrow Wilson

    The Re-Election of President Woodrow Wilson

    The election focused on the War that was raging in Europe and America’s place in it and the Mexican Revolution. The Democrats’ re-election campaign used the slogan, “He Kept Us Out of War,” advocating for military preparedness and neutrality
  • The Interception of the Zimmerman Telegram

    The Interception of the Zimmerman Telegram

    its publication caused outrage and contributed to the U.S. entry into World War I.
  • The Declaration of New Unrestricted Submarine Warfare by Germany

    The Declaration of New Unrestricted Submarine Warfare by Germany

    cut the flow of war supplies, food, and fuel to Germany during World War I.
  • The United States Enters World War 1

    The United States Enters World War 1

    The entry of the United States was the turning point of the war, because it made the eventual defeat of Germany possible
  • The Selective Service Act

    The Selective Service Act

    Congress passed the Selective Service Act, which authorized the Federal Government to temporarily expand the military through conscription.
  • The Espionage Act

    The Espionage Act

    The Espionage Act broadly sought to crack down on wartime activities considered dangerous or disloyal
  • The beginning of the Spanish Flu Epidemic

    The beginning of the Spanish Flu Epidemic

    the flu also added to the existing military strain by suddenly taking thousands of men out of action
  • The Fourteen Points by President Wilson

    The Fourteen Points by President Wilson

    These points were later taken as the basis for peace negotiations
  • The Passing of the Sedition Act

    The Passing of the Sedition Act

    made it a crime to convey information intended to interfere with the war effort.
  • The Battle of Argonne Forest

    The Battle of Argonne Forest

    It was one of the attacks that brought an end to the War
  • Armistice Day Ends World War 1

    Armistice Day Ends World War 1

    the armistice between Germany and the Allies was the first step to ending World War I.
  • Russia Pulls Out of World War 1

    Russia Pulls Out of World War 1

    Russia left WW1 because it was in the interest of Russian Communists (Bolsheviks) who took power in November 1917
  • The Paris Peace Conference & Treaty of Versailles

    The Paris Peace Conference & Treaty of Versailles

    According to French and British wishes, the Treaty of Versailles subjected Germany to strict punitive measures. The Treaty required the new German Government to surrender approximately 10 percent of its prewar territory in Europe and all of its overseas possessions.
  • The Landing of The American Expeditionary Force in France

    The Landing of The American Expeditionary Force in France

    U.S. Army and Marine Corps troops played a key role in helping stop the German thrust towards Paris, during the Second Battle of the Marne in June 1918