WW1 Major Events Timeline

Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

Jun 28, 1914

Sparked the beginning of WW1, He was the heir to Austria-Hungary Empire, Franz and his wife were shot to death by Serbian Sarajevo Bosnia. This event was significant because it is what sparked WW1.

German invasion of Belgium

Aug 4, 1914

Germany was demanding access into Belgium. Belgium denied German troops access into Belgium and France promised to give Belgium military support. Germany wanted to invade Belgium so that they could have easy access into France. This event is significant because Germany then went on to invade France.

North Sea is a Military Area

Nov 3, 1914

The United Kingdom announces that the North Sea is a military area this blockades goods going into Germany. This is important because Germany can't survive without goods and also the North Sea becomes a highly dangerous area of warfare.

Germany Declares Warzone

Feb 4, 1915

Germany declared a warzone around Great Britian. This effected submarine blockade where everyone would have been a target. This is significant because everyone was beggining to be targeted.

Germany asks Mexico to Join the War

Jan 19, 1917

Germany sends a secret telegram called the "Zimmerman Telegram" this telegram asks Mexico to join in on the war. This is important because Germany wanted all the help they could have.

The United States Declares War on Germany

Apr 6, 1917

This event is significant because its when we finally decided to take military action on Germany.

Peace

Jan 8, 1918

President Woodrow Wilson begins the process of peace with his 14 points to peace, he was hoping to find a way to end the war with peace and ensure that it never happen again. This was significant because it was the beginning of peaceful action taking place.

Russia and Peace

Mar 3, 1918

Russia signs peace treaty that generates peace between Russia and the Central Powers. This is important because more peaceful action is taking place.

Germany Ends Fighting

Nov 11, 1918

Germany signs the Armistice at Compiegne, France. Fighting ends on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. This is important because Germany finally takes action on peace.

Treaty of Versallies

Jun 28, 1919

One of the peace treaties signed at the end of WW1, it was what ended the war between Germany and the Allied Powers. It was signed exactly 5 years after the assassination of the Archduke. This event was significant because it is what ended the war.