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The gathering of 17 diplomats for the death of King Edward VII before the war. This lead to the Great War 4 years later.
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President Woodrow Wilson, who would serve as commander in chief during World War I, officially becomes President for the first of two terms.
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Hitler, wanted to invade France, but he knew that going to war against 2 countries would definitely defeat Germany. So Hitler had to declare war on France and defeat them first before going to invade another country. After Germany declares war, they invade neutral Belgium.
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When Germany invades Belgium, Britain felt threatened so they sent a warning to get out of Belgium before Britain steps up. Germany ignores Britain's warning so Britain declares war on Germany.
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Since Japan became alliances with Britain who went to war with Germany. Japan declares war on Germany.
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On this day, the Arch Duke of Austria-Hungary was shot by Gavrilo Princip. This event is often considered the spark for World War, which would grow because of entangling alliance.
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Many believed that the war between France, Germany, and Britain should be paused for the celebration of Christmas. On Christmas, the soldiers in trenches declares un unofficial truce between each other.
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On this night of May 15, 1915, London was air raided for the first time. German troops dropped many bombs and grenades from the dark sky using a flying transportation called the Zeppelin.
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This was another battle during WWI between the Germans and the French. In this battle, poisonous gas was used for the first time by the Germans. This resulted in many casualties of French.
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Ever since Britain declared war on Germany. Germany has sent out submarine warfares to sink Britain ships believing Britain transport war supplies on the ships. On May 7, 1915, a German submarine sunk a Britain ship with passengers, including American citizens. About 2/3 of the passengers were killed.
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One of the first battles between Germany against France and Britain.In result, both sides suffered from heavy numbers of casualties.
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Pancho Villa was one of the most recognized leaders during the Mexican Revolution, but when he lost a battle with his former ally, Venustiano Carranza. General Carranza was elected by the US as President of Mexico. This angered Villa, so he went out to kill 16 US citizens and raided Columbus. The US then went out to find Villa.
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This was one of the battles of WWI where both France and Britain attacks Germany. This battle lasted from July 1 to November 18.
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British used tanks for the first time in history of WWI. The tanks work very well in clearing pathways, but weapons of the tanks were in a failure.
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In the election of 1916, Woodrow Wilson was elected the 33rd President of the US.
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A secret coded proposal from the German Secretary to the Mexican President In the note, Germany asks for Mexico's alliance in case the US enters war. If the US loses, in return, Germany will return all territory of Mexico from the US.
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President asks Congress to declare war on Germany in order for the world to be a better place. President Woodrow also has thoughts of neutrality.
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After 4 days of the US asking Congress for Declaration of war, Congress was in favor and the US was formally going to war with Germany.
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Germany signs a peace treaty with the new government leader in Bolshevik in Russia. Germany received new territories that makes it easier to target the US, French, and British.
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First major battle between the US and Germany after declaring war.
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US Marine Corps first attack Germans in the woods. This resulted in many casualties.
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After the long years of fighting, Germany signs an agreement of truce. World war officially ends on the 11th day of the 11th month at 11 AM.
