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WW I

By Megsdawolf

  • Archduke Assassinated

    Archduke Franz Ferdinand, next in line to be king, is assassinated by a member of the black hand while visiting Sarajevo.
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    WW I

  • Russia Mobilizes

    Russia starts moving troops.

  • Fighting starts

    Germany invades Belgium, setting off the final spark for WW I

  • Lusitania

    The sinking of the Lusitania by German submarine. This is one of the reasons American got involved in WW I

  • Tanks

    The British deploy tanks, the first ever to be used in battle.

  • Zimmerman Telegram

    The famous " Zimmerman Telegram " Is sent out and intercepted by the Americans. Another reason we entered the war.

  • U.S enters the war

    After President Wilson reported his case to congress, they approved him to enter the U.S in the war.

  • Draft

    The first draft, or " Selective Service Act " , is conducted.