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World War I

By rej595
  • Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

    Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

    In Sarajevo, the Archduke and his wife are killed by Gavrilo Princip. Serbia is suspected as responsible for the attack.

  • World War I begins with Austria-Hungary declaring war on Serbia.

    [http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/austria-hungary-declares-war-on-serbia]
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    Span of World War I

  • The US Declares War on Germany

    The majority of the Senate votes for war and then President Wilson signs the declaration. Over the next few years millions of men joined the armed forces.
    [https://youtu.be/8vWxWxAo7uE]

  • Germany signs Armistice

    Germany signs an armistice with the Allied Powers. This will prevent Germany to start military action again.

  • Germany and allies sign the Treaty of Versailles

    The Treaty of Versailles imposed limits on territorial, military, and economic provisions on Germany.