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On this day, The Archduke of Austria-Hungary was shot by Gavrilo Princip. This event is often looked at as the spark for World War I, which would grow because of untangling alliances.
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On this day, Germany invades Belgium when they declare war on France. Belgium during this time is in a neutral state. Britain gives an ultimatum to cancel the attack on Belgium, but Germany rejects it.
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Both sides had the thought that the war was going to end by or before Christmas. The war had been staggered because of the new designs like trenches and weaponry technologies.
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On this day German officials were told that a British ship would be docking on the east coast to load their ships with supplies for the war. While leaving the New York port a German submarine deployed a torpedo in to the ship. Warning was not given because the ship sank within 20 minutes.
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Woodrow Wilson was reelected on this day as president. He used his slogan, "He kept us out of war," to win over the people.
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At this time, Wilson requested, and congress approved, the declaration of war against Austria-Hungary. The votes were unanimous and voted for war. The votes were approved by House of Representatives, 350 to 1.
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The Britain officials intercepted a note from the Germans. It was given to the US as proof. This note was used to help Britain/the us to prepare for what was coming.
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On this day, Wilson asked congress to vote to declare war on Germany because he wanted "the world to be safe for democracy."
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The Espionage Act made it illegal for anyone to talk about the war. The people couldn't talk about their ideas on the war or what it happening.
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An armistice is a document which an agreement to stop fighting. Although Germany was not the first country to ask for an armistice they believed it was necessary and the only option to end their long standing bitterness with the French.
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On this day, Britain and France, both allies decide to declare war with Germany. The outbreak of war started when Germany supposedly sunk the Britain ocean liner, Athenia. these casualties caused war.
