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By KarelyH
  • The election of president Woodrow Wilson

    The election of president Woodrow Wilson

    Woodrow Wilson was elected president in 1912 after serving only two years as governor of New Jersey. President of Princeton University from 1902 until his election as New Jersey governor, Wilson succeeded in his campaigns for both governor and president with significant aid from practical political organizers.
  • American proclaims neutrality in world war 1

    American proclaims neutrality in world war 1

    President Woodrow Wilson declared U.S. neutrality on August 4, 1914, and many Americans saw little reason to entangle themselves in what they viewed as European quarreling and intrigue. As the war persisted and the destruction spread, many Americans could not ignore the crisis.
  • The Battle of the Verdun

    The Battle of the Verdun

    World War I engagement in which the French repulsed a major German offensive.
  • The assassination of archduke Franz Ferdinand: the out break of WW1

    The assassination of archduke Franz Ferdinand: the out break of WW1

    The assassination precipitated the July Crisis which led to Austria-Hungary declaring war on Serbia and the start of World War I.
  • The battle of the marne

    The battle of the marne

    The First Battle of the Marne or known in France as the Miracle on the Marne was a battle of the First World War fought from 5 to 12 September 1914. The German army invaded France with a plan for winning the war in 40 days by occupying Paris and destroying the French and British armies
  • The Sinking of the Lusitania

    The Sinking of the Lusitania

    caused international outrage and helped turn public opinion against Germany, particularly in the then-neutral United States.
  • The Sussex Incident

    The Sussex Incident

    The attack prompted a U.S. threat to sever diplomatic relations.
  • The Battle of the Somme

    The Battle of the Somme

    A more professional and effective army emerged from the battle.
  • The Re- Election of President Woodrow Wilson

    The Re- Election of President Woodrow Wilson

    The 1916 United States presidential election was the 33rd quadrennial presidential election, held on Tuesday, November 7, 1916.
  • The Interception of the Zimmermann Telegram

    The Interception of the Zimmermann Telegram

    On January 17, 1917 British signals intelligence intercepted and decrypted a coded German telegram from German Foreign Secretary Arthur Zimmermann that was intended for Germany's ambassador to Mexico.
  • The Declaration of New Unrestricted submarine Warfare by Germany

    The Declaration of New Unrestricted submarine Warfare by Germany

    is a type of naval warfare in which submarines sink merchant ships such as freighters and tankers without warning.
  • The United States Enters World War 1

    The United States Enters World War 1

    U.S. Senate voted in support of the measure to declare war on Germany.
  • The Selective Service Act

    The Selective Service Act

    Selective Service ensures a fair and equitable draft, if ever required.
  • The Espionage Act

    The Espionage Act

    The Espionage Act broadly sought to crack down on wartime activities considered dangerous or disloyal.
  • The Landing of the American Expeditionary Force in France

    The Landing of the American Expeditionary Force in France

    France some American soldiers became a symbol of deliverance for the French people.
  • The Fourteen Points by President Wilson

    The Fourteen Points by President Wilson

    a blueprint for world peace that was to be used for peace negotiations after World War I.
  • The Beginning of The Spanish Flu Epidemic

    The Beginning of The Spanish Flu Epidemic

    it tells investigators where to look for a new virus
  • Russia Pulls Out of World War 1

    Russia Pulls Out of World War 1

    Russia left WW1 because it was in the interest of Russian Communists (Bolsheviks) who took power in November 1917.
  • The Passing of The Sedition Act

    The Passing of The Sedition Act

    Sedition Acts tightened restrictions on foreign-born Americans and limited speech critical of the government.
  • The Battle of Argonne Forest

    The Battle of Argonne Forest

    The ultimate objective of the Battle of the Argonne Forest, as part of the broader Allied offensive on the Western Front, was to bring about the collapse of the German Army and compel Germany to seek an armistice and end the war.
  • Armistice Day Ends World War 1

    Armistice Day Ends World War 1

    the armistice between Germany and the Allies was the first step to ending World War I.
  • The Paris Peace Conference & Treaty of Versailles

    The Paris Peace Conference & Treaty of Versailles

    Treaty of Versailles subjected Germany to strict punitive measures.