WWI

By Kelsey Nava
  • Assassination

    Assassination

    Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated in Sarajevo
  • Russia Moves

    Russia Moves

    Russia moves its army to interfere with Austria-Hungary, to defend its ally, Serbia. This creates a chain reaction, causing the rest of the European Powers to interfere too.
  • WWI Begins

    WWI Begins

    Germany invades Belgium, sparking the beginning of World War I.
  • Lusitania Sinks

    Lusitania Sinks

    A German sub sinks passenger liner Lusitania. Killing 1,198 people. 128 were Americans.
  • Zimmerman Telegram

    Zimmerman Telegram

    A telegram sent from Arthur Zimmerman to Mexico was intercepted by the British. The telegram promised that if Mexico back their lost land. Due to this interception, America put out a public opinion to join the war.
  • U.S. Enters War

    U.S. Enters War

    Congress declares war on Germany. The United States enters on the side of France and Britain.