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Allies
Also known as the Triple Entente formed in 1907. They were America's allies during World War 1 and they were consisted of France, Britain, and Russia. -
Central Powers
America's enemies during World War 1 in 1907. They consisted of Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy, and the Ottoman Empire. -
1914 Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
In June of 1914, Archduke Franz Ferdinand, who was also the heir to the Austrian throne visited the Bosnian Capital of Sarajevo. While they were driving a Serbian Nationalist by the name Gavrilo Princip stepped in from the crowd and killed the Archduke and his wife the Archduchess Sophia. Gavrilo was part of a Serbian Nationalist Association called the Black Hand. This assassination caused Austria-Hungary to go to war with Serbia. German took this chance to also declare war on France in July 28. -
Schlieffen Plan
On August 3, 1914 the Germans enacted a plan called the Schlieffen Plan. This was a plan to invade and take over Russia. The German Army would march through Belgium and France conquering as they marched. Then they would launch a strong attack on Russia and try to take it over. -
Sinking of British Liner Lusitania
German Submarine sank the British Liner the Lusitania. Americans were angered that the Germans also killed some Americans in the process. To be exact 128 Americans lost their lives. The Germans only line of defense was that the liner was carrying ammunition. -
Sinking of British Liner Arabic
Another German Submarine sank another British Liner. This time it killed 2 Americans. Again the Americans were outraged and this time the Germans promised that they would not attack anymore civilian liners. -
Sinking of French Passenger Liner Sussex
After the German's promised not to sink anymore passenger ships. They ended up breaking their promise and sinking the French Liner Sussex. The Americans were angry and said that they would go to war with the Germans if they did not abide to their promise. -
Battle of Somme
A horrible battle that had a horrific number of casualties. By the end of the war between Germany and Russia there were 1.2 million casualties. But there were also 60,000 casualties on the first day alone. Both sides incorporated Trench Warfare. -
Selective Service Act of 1917
Required men to sign up for the government and then they decide who will join the military service -
Zimmerman Note
A note sent by German Prime Minister to a German Ambassador in Mexico. It said that if Mexico joined the Germans then the Germans would help Mexico reclaim Texas from the Americans. -
Convoy System
A heavy guard of destroyer ships would follow a merchant ship and protect it from enemies through the Atlantic Ocean -
War Industries Board
Encouraged and urged companies to companies to mass produce for increased efficiency -
Espionage and Sedition Acts
If anyone interfered with war efforts they would be fined $10,000 and sentenced to 20 years in jail -
Second Battle of Marne
A battle between the Germans and the French. It was the last German Offensive on the Western Front. -
Austria-Hungary surrenders to the Allies
Austria-Hungary surrendered to the Allies. Then German sailors mutinied against the government and the mutiny spread to citizens of Germany -
Establishment of German Republic
To prevent Germany from attacking once again they had to pay taxes and set up a republic government. Germans would not be able to militarize -
Cease Fire and Armistice
Germany exhausted all of their resources and weapons in the war and were in not condition to continue. So they made a truce to stop the war with the rest of the World. -
National War Labor Board
United States government that were designed to establish and mediate labor disputes during war -
Food Administration
An organization designed by President Wilson to produce and conserve food. -
Committee of Public Information
The nation's first propaganda agency. The head was George Creel
