WORLD WAR 1 - EVENTS

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    British Blockade

    This prevented American from supplying Germany with materials and goods. Germany responded with war. U-boats came and were subjected to attack. United States was outraged..

  • Assassination of Ferdinand

    Assassination of Ferdinand
    Gavrilo Princip shot and killed Franz Ferdinand and his wife, Sophie. Ferdinand was the heir to the Austrian-Hungarian throne in Sarajevo and the Bosnian capitol city.

  • The Blank Cheque

    The Blank Cheque
    Germany gave Austria-Hungary a blank check. This stated that with whatever action or force Austria-Hungary took on Serbia, the British would support and provide help for them.

  • Austria-Hungary Declares War on Serbia

    Austria-Hungary Declares War on Serbia
    One month after the assassination of Ferdinand and his wife, Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia. Austria-Hungary best prepared their military for assassinations and for battle.

  • Germany Invoked the Schieffen Plan

    Germany Invoked the Schieffen Plan
    The plan was invoked and place to invade Belgium. Great Britain then declares was on the Central Powers because of it.

  • Germany Sank American Ships

    Germany Sank American Ships
    The German troops sank 5 American merchant ships. This was unrestricted submarine warfare. The United States cuts off diplomatic ties.
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    Influenza Breakout

    A major outbreak of the Influenza sickness caused 675,000 Americans to die. In the war 1/2 of American soldiers deaths from influenza.

  • United States Declares War On Germany

    United States Declares War On Germany
    The USA declared war against Germany and started conflict in the Europeon countries. They have been fighting since the summer of 1914 and continue to fight. Britain, France, and Russia were told the new that American soldiers and materials/goods would be posted near the Allied war effort.

  • Treaty of Versailles

    Treaty of Versailles
    They debated this treaty for about 6 months. It was much more harsh than what President Wilson wanted and he compromised many of his 14 points to preserve the League of Nations. The treaty was intended to be a punishment and not a reconciliation. 9 new nations including, Poland, Czechoslovakia, and Yugoslavia came into play. The Central Powers then surrendered their colonies. The League of Nations was approved