Leading up to WW1

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  • Before the Annexation of Hawaii

    Before the Annexation of Hawaii
    The Aboriginals of Hawaii were against the annexation of Hawaii, but the government did not consider the people of the land. Memorialists protestagienst the annexation. Memorialists pray that the annexation must not take place until a ballot box is made.
  • Annexation of Hawaii

    Annexation of Hawaii
    The U.S has officially annexed the Hawaiian island. Mainly done because of resources like sugar cane as well as a good spot for military usage like ports for the navy.
  • Treaty of Paris

    Treaty of Paris
    ended Spanish war, gave control of Guam, Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Philippians to US
  • Philippians Annexation

    Philippians Annexation
    a fight broke out between u.s and Filipino nations, Emilio Auinakdi sought out the right to independence rather than changing the colonial rules. America wanted the trading ports as well as land so that china could not take over.
  • Austria Declares War On Serbia

    Austria held Seria responsible for an assassination. They began to prepare for an invasion from Serbia but decided to take matters into their own hands and declared war on July 28th, 1914
  • WW1 Begins

    WW1 Begins
    Germany has now declared war on France, Belgium, and Russia. The U.S says its neutrality in the situation but has to stay allies to the countries they are accompanied by.
  • 14 Points

    14 Points
    a list of 14 reasons created by Wilson Woodrow to showcase why it was a good idea to go to war and what opportunities it can create in the future
  • Treaty Of Service

    Treaty Of Service
    officially ends the war between the Allies and the Ottoman Empire and Only the territory that becomes Turkey is independent of British and French control.
  • Invasion of Cuba

    Invasion of Cuba
    The U.S invaded Cuba in seak of revenge. Americans believe Cuba sunk their ship and wanted revenge.
  • First German Naval Law

    First German Naval Law
    declared that seven battleships would be built bringing the total naval size to nineteen