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The Assassination
The real spark of World War 1 was, the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. -
World War I Starts
Germany invades Belgium, beginning World War 1. -
Germany Uses Gas
Germany decided to fire shells filled with chlorine gas at the Allied lines. They were the first ones to use gas. -
Lusitania Sunk
Germany sinks the Lusitania, which was a passenger ship. It carried 1,198 people and 128 of them were American. -
Suspension of Unrestricted Submarine Warfare
Kaiser Wilhelm suspends unrestricted submarine warfare, so he could try to keep the U.S. out of World War 1. -
Germany is Defeated
The Germans still use the unrestricted submarine warfare in European waters. But, the U.S. enters the war and defeats Germany. -
Mexico Said No
Germany tries to get Mexico to side with them, just in case Germany and the U.S. go to war. But, Mexico declines and now the U.S. considers going to war with Germany. -
Peace Treaty Signed
Germany signed a peace treaty with Russia. The Germans got new land, causing them to shift their soldiers over to the western front. That caused problems for France, Britain, and the U.S. -
The U.S. Enters the War
Congress gives permission for a declaration of war against Germany. The U.S. enters World War 1 on the side of France and Britain. -
The Start of the Draft
Congress passed the Selective Service Act, starting the draft. It destroyed democracy in the U.S., president Wilson decides to sign the bill into law. -
Henry Trollinger McNutt
Henry McNutt was writing to Myrtle about how their letters are falling behind and aren't matching up with the correct dates. McNutt has seen some crazy things already. He wouldn't be surprised if he was in a "bug house." -
Letter to Myrtle
Henry McNutt told Myrtle about how the government sends half of their salary to their family members. But, he said that he can handle his own money. He sent Myrtle a ring, so she can always remember him. McNutt is having fun with a man he met, which is good so he isn't stress. -
Breaking News to Myrtle
Henry McNutt was laying in the harbor in Halifax writing to Myrtle. He said that they leave in a convoy for France on March 13th. They were at sea for four days and they barely missed breakers. He thought he was going to freeze, because in Greenland it was forty below zero outside. -
Battle of Cantigny
The Battle of Cantigny was the first major American offense in World War 1. The Americans go for larger attacks against the Germans. -
Missing Myrtle
Henry McNutt is missing Myrtle a lot. He really wants to see her, but doesn't know when he will get the chance to. He kept thinking about how he might not get back to her. McNutt said that if he got out of the war, he was going to be worth something. Also, that he will be more of a man when he's back home. -
The Last Letter
Henry is finally happy because he heard from Myrtle. But, he mentioned that he might end up staying in the navy. Only because he doesn't want all of his work to be wasted. He heard that the U.S. was starting to use larger ships for transporting things and it would be easier. He had to stop writing because his head hurt too much, because he felt like he was getting sick. -
The Death of Henry Trollinger McNutt
Henry Trollinger McNutt died on September 29, 1918 because of bronco-pneumonia. The last letter he sent to Myrtle was on September 21st. He survived the war, but fell terribly ill once he got back to the U.S. -
Germany's Hopeless
Kaiser Wilhelm fleas, leaving Germany helpless. After he left, it ended Germany's hope to win the war -
The End
An armistice was signed ending fighting on the western front.
