World War I

Trading Growths and Cuts

Period: Jun 28, 1914 to Jun 28, 1916

American trade with England and France triples. American trade with Germany is cut by over 90%.

World War 1

Period: Jul 28, 1914 to Nov 11, 1918

A war initially between the Allied Powers (Britain, France, Ireland, Russia) and the Central Powers (Germany, Austria-Hungary) due to the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria.

USA Enters World War I

Apr 6, 1917

Congress declares war on Germany after losing many U.S. ships to them. Also due to the intercepted Zimmermanm Telegraph associating Germany and Mexico.
U.S. originally wanted to remain neutral and not enter the war.

Espionage and Sedition Acts

Jun 15, 1917

Anyone criticizing government war policy or wartime directives could be sent to jail. This was created to promote World War I.

Battle of Belleau Wood

Period: Jun 1, 1918 to Jun 26, 1918

American soldiers play a major role in helping the Allies win against the Germans.

Battle of Chateau Thierry

Jul 18, 1918

American soldiers play major role in helping the Allies win the Germans.