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The Archduke of Austria-Hungary, Franz Ferdinand is assassinated by a Serbian nationalist, effectively declaring war on Serbia.
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France and Belgium begin full mobilization. August 3rd, Germany declares war on France begins to invade neutral Belgium. Britain sends an warning to Germany to withdraw from Belgium, and is rejected.
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Great Britain declares war on Germany. Canada, India, New Zealand, and South Africa join the British empire. The USA Declares Neutrality.
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Soldiers from the German seventh army recapture Mulhouse in France, forcing French troops to retreat to Belfort
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The United Kingdom's RMS Lusitania is struck by German U-Boats, engaging in Submarine warfare against the UK.
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A German Krupp 38 MG hits the French Cathedral in Verdun, beginning the Battle of Verdun. This battle would stretch to be 10 months long, and one one of the longest conflicts of WWI
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Woodrow Wilson asked Congress to declare war on Germany. Four days later, Congress voted extremely highly to engage war on Germany. The United States has officially entered the war.
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French soldiers refuse to advance on the front line, due to low moral and disgruntled soldiers living in dirty lice and rat infested trenches. The Commander and Chief Henri Petain orders many mass arrests, and executions by firing squad. Then promises improvement on all situations.
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The First American soldiers land in France for support
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Woodrow Wilson creates a list of 14 points to, In theory, hold peace throughout the world to prevent another World war from erupting.
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In Brest-Litovsk, Russia signs a treaty with Germany formally terminating all involvement and participation with the war, while surrendering a large portion of gained territory to Germany.
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Germany pushes further into France in attempt to keep allied reinforcements from reaching the British line in the north. After a successful decimation of the 6th army, German General Ludendorff decides to take off for Paris. But this 50 mile journey takes a toll on the German soldiers, as exhaustion and allied troops pour into the region.
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At 5:10 in France, Inside a freight car, Germany and France sign the Armistice treaty. Forced into affect on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. This marks the day Germany formally cedes victory to the Allies.
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The National council of Georgia is dissolved for the first free elections in the Democratic Republic of Georgia, Which also includes women in participation.
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The Treaty of Versailles is signed by the US, UK, Italy, France, and Russia, formally ending the war. However punishing Germany greatly.
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After the bloodshed of World War 1, The League of nations formed as a body of peace, consisting 46 Nations. The concept was to keep international peace. Not for long however.
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The United states fails to ratify the Treaty of Versailles. Missing 7 votes, the Senate Majority leader from Massachusetts, Henry Cabot Lodge, worried that the United States would be giving up too much power to the League of Nations
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The United States signs a Treaty with Austria, declaring peace, and support of war reparations imposed in the treaty of St. Germain.
