World War I

By guelkerj
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    1914-1918

    Major events of WWI
  • Assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand

    Assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand

    Rebel Gavrilo Princip was the assassin. The Austro-Hungarian emperor blamed Serbia for the death of his nephew. One month later, he declared war on Serbia despite having no proof.
  • Countries Declare War on Other Countries

    Countries Declare War on Other Countries

    Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia which started a chain reaction. Seven European nations were at war & they were called Central Powers & Allied Powers. It spread into Europe, Africa, Asia.

  • Sinking of Lusitania

    The Germans fired on the Lusitania and it exploded killing 1,200 people. Roosevelt wanted to go to war, but Wilson sent a letter to protest the German government. The American people turned against Germany.