WW1

  • Assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand

    Assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand

    The Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand led to the start of WW1.
  • Wilson Urges Neutrality

    Wilson Urges Neutrality

    America was staying neutral because there was a high population of Germans living in America, so they thought it would cause conflict.
  • Sinking of the Lusitania

    Sinking of the Lusitania

    A German boat sank a British passenger ship carrying many American passengers.
  • Zimmerman Note

    Zimmerman Note

    Germany sent a telegram to Mexico urging them to declare war on America.
  • Creation of the CPI

    Creation of the CPI

    A Government in America that spread Propaganda to increase support in the war.
  • America Declares War

    America Declares War

    America declared war due to the build up of the events.
  • Selective Service Act

    Selective Service Act

    This Act drafted a large portion of men under the age of 25 but over the age of 18.
  • American Troops Enter Europe

    American Troops Enter Europe

    America sent their first troops to France.
  • Espionage Act

    Espionage Act

    This Act enforces citizens to not be allowed to criticize their government.
  • Wilson's 14 Points

    Wilson's 14 Points

    These points were made when WW1 ended, however, they should keep peace, but failed.
  • Second Battle of Marne

    Second Battle of Marne

    This was the last major German offensive taken into the Western front. It was their last attack.
  • Paris Peace Conference

    Paris Peace Conference

    The leaders of the victors met in Versailles. It laid the foundation for the co editions that would put Germany into high debt.
  • Rejection of the Treaty of Versailles

    Rejection of the Treaty of Versailles

    Wilson did not support the league of nations that was proposed in the treaty.
  • German Surrender in Compiegne, France

    German Surrender in Compiegne, France

    Germany surrender in a train car in France which symbolized the final end to war.