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On this day Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated by who was thought to be a Serbian nationalist, causing the Austrians to become angry with the Siberians. This relates to the United states because it set off a chain reaction throughout Europe, causing most countries to declare war. The United States has political ties and trades with some of these countries. This event led to America eventually cutting ties and trades. -
Great Britain declared war on Germany, bringing Canada, Australia, New Zealand, India, and South Africa. The United States declared they would remain neutral throughout the events of this war. -
German U-boats sank the Lusitania, a passengers ship carrying many people and a small amount of cargo. A total of 1,201 people drowned, 128 of them Americans. This event led to America scolding Germany about how it shouldn't be attacking passenger ships. Germany agreed to no longer attack passenger ships, and allow people aboard ships they do attack a warning to leave their ship in advance. -
The British intercepted a telegraph from Germany meant to go to Mexico. This telegraph was then sent to America who learned that Germany was asking Mexico to attack the United States, and were promised old territory back in return. America became outraged by this. Many Americans believed they should go to war because of this, but they haven't yet. -
This was the day America re-elected president Woodrow Wilson, believing he would continue to keep America as a neutral party in the war, as that is what he was campaigning for. -
The United States officially declared war on Germany for all they have done to them, such as sinking multiple American ships, and going against their words on not attacking ships. -
This day marked the first Americans landing in France to attack Germany. This was the beginning of America's revenge on Germany. -
This was the day the sedition act was passed, expanding upon the espionage act of 1917, the prior year. -
On this day, Germany signed the Armistice, a document that guaranteed the fighting would end on 11/11/1918 at the 11th hour. 2,000 casualties happened before the Armistice took effect. -
On this day, Germany signed the Treaty that ended the war for good. The Treaty was very long, containing 230 pages, all of which Germany had to agree to.