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World War I Important Dates

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    World War I

    Important Events
  • The Death of Archduke Franz

    The Death of Archduke Franz
    When Archdukes Franz was killed on June 28, 1914 who was taking the Austria-Hungry throne at the time, Caused Sebria to go to War with them.
  • Germans Fire Chlorine Gas

    Germans Fire Chlorine Gas
    Germans fire shells with chlorine gas at the allied forces. This was the first time that this much chlorine had been used. Germany wasnt able to gain much from this
  • Lusitania

    Lusitania
    The Sinking of Lusitania in May 7, 1915 brought USA into World War I
  • British First Tanks

    British First Tanks
    British deploy the first ever tanks used in battle at Delville Wood. Used to break through barbed wire fences. They failed to do what they planned.
  • Germany Banning Submarines

    Germany Banning Submarines
    Germany having to react to the sinking of the Lusitania. Kaiser Wilhlem suspends submarine warfare. Attempt to keep USA out of the war. America gets stock to France and Britain
  • Germany Allows Submarines

    Germany Allows Submarines
    Germany allows unrestricted submarines back in European waterways. This eventual leads to USA defeating Germany.
  • President Wilson Addresses Congress

    President Wilson Addresses Congress
    President Wilson explains why he thinks we should enter the war to congress.
  • United States enters World War I

    United States enters World War I
    Congress agrees to enter World War 1. The USA enters on the side of Britain and France
  • Germany and Russia make Peace

    Germany and Russia make Peace
    The Germans sign peace treaty with Russia Government. This helps Germany shift the western front causing serious issues for British, French, and the USA.
  • World War I ends

    World War I ends
    The World War I is over and the Allied Powers provailes victorious.