World War I

By MgalvánC
  • The formation of the Triple Alliance

    The formation of the Triple Alliance

    In 1882 Germany, Italy and Austria-Hungary formed the Triple Alliance; this eventually lead to the WWI
  • The formation of the Triple Entente

    The formation of the Triple Entente

    In 1907 Great Britain, France and Russia formed the Triple Entente
  • The assassination of Archiduke Francis Fredinand

    The assassination of Archiduke Francis Fredinand

    The assasination of Archiduke Francis Fredinand created a international crisis
  • The beginning of the Great War (WWI)

    The beginning of the Great War (WWI)

  • Submarine Warfare

    Submarine Warfare

    To accomplish their objective, the Germans turned to a new form of warfare: unrestricted
    attacks by submarines, or “U-boats.” Germany announced in
    1915 that all waters surrounding Britain made up a “war zone.” It would seek to sink
    merchant ships, including neutral vessels, attacking without warning.
  • Germany´s plan to involve Mexico in the war

    Germany´s plan to involve Mexico in the war

    The german foreign secretary, Arthur Zimmerman, send a telegram to the minister of Mexico trying to persuade him to reclaim Mexico's land and join the WWI
  • United States joined the WWI

    United States joined the WWI

    Due to the intersepion of the telegram from Germany to Mexico that proponed to start a war with the US to reclaim Mexico´s land and the unrestricted submarine warfare
  • The Austro-Hungarian Empire splited

    The Austro-Hungarian Empire splited

    The Austro-Hungarian Empire sought independence and broke into nations
  • William II´s abdication

    William II´s abdication

    The German army lost two crucial battles. William II was forced to leave Germany. Radical Socialist formed the German Communist Party
  • The end of the World War I

    The end of the World War I

    President Wilson´s proposal for a League of Nations was accepted.
    5 traeties ended the war but the Treaty of Versalles with Germany was the most important