WWI PRACTICE By scottishteacher Jun 14, 1914 Franz Feddinand Assasination The heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary is killed by Gavrillo Princep a Serbian Terrorist of the Black Hand Group. Period: Jun 14, 1914 to Nov 11, 1919 1914-1919 Jul 3, 1917 USA Joins the War 1917 the USA and AEF heads to France and starts fighting against the Central Powers