WWI

Start of World War I

Jun 28, 1914

Franz Ferdinand was assassinated and countries declared war on each other

Germany sinks Lusitania

1915

Killed 120 Americans, leaning America to Allies side

Battle of Somme

Jul 1, 1916

1st battle to have tanks. Allies gained very little territory

Russian Revolution

Mar 8, 1917

Pulled Russia out of the war. Revolution made Russia Communist

US enters the war

Apr 2, 1917

The Zimmermann Telegram pulled America into the war

Signing of Treaty of Versailles

Jun 28, 1919

Caused Germany to pay for war and cut its military