WWI Timeline

By jacobb123

  • The Triple Alliance

    The Triple Alliance
    The triple alliance was an agreement between Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy.

  • Franco-Russian Alliance

    Franco-Russian Alliance
    An alliance between France and Russia that lasted until 1917 and was caused by the triple alliance and German strength.

  • The British Empire Grows

    The British Empire Grows
    By 1910, Britain had control of Canada, some of South America, a lot of Africa, India, Burma, Papua New Guinea, Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and Malaysia.

  • European Military Spending Increase

    European Military Spending Increase
    By 1914, Europe's military spending had quadrupled in 30 years to 398 million pounds

  • The Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and His Wife

    The Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and His Wife
    On June 28, 1914 the Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife Sophie were assassinated by a Serbian national in Bosnia.

  • Germany Sends Blank Check

    Germany Sends Blank Check
    Following the Archduke's assassination, Germany sent a letter to Austria-Hungary declaring their full support of any punishment against Serbia.

  • Austria-Hungary Declare War on Serbia

    Austria-Hungary Declare War on Serbia
    After failed negotiations, Austria-Hungary declare war on Serbia exactly one month after the assassination of the Archduke. Artillery bombarded Belgrade the next day.

  • Sinking of the Lusitania

    Sinking of the Lusitania
    Germany torpedoes the British cruise liner the Lusitania, killing 1,198.

  • The Zimmermann Telegram

    The Zimmermann Telegram
    A secret diplomatic communication sent to Mexico from Germany offering to form an alliance in the event of the U.S. joining the war.

  • Germany Resumes Unrestricted Submarine Warfare

    Germany Resumes Unrestricted Submarine Warfare
    Germany declared the sea around the British Isles a war zone, so they could torpedo anything in it.

  • The US Joins WWI

    The US Joins WWI
    The United States joins allies Britain, France and Russia to fight in WWI.

  • WWI Casualties

    WWI Casualties
    By the end of World War 1, there were 9.7 military deaths and 10 million civilian deaths.

  • 6 New Countries

    6 New Countries
    Following the end of World War 1, different countries were split up and created. Poland, Austria, Hungary, Yugoslavia, Estonia, and Czechoslovakia were created.

  • Treaty of Peace

    Treaty of Peace
    The Treaty of Versailles is signed by Germany and allies which officially puts an end to World War 1.

  • The Fed Raises Interest Rates

    The Fed Raises Interest Rates
    Just before the Great Depression, the U.S. federal reserve raises interest rates on loans.

  • Hitler Comes to Power

    Hitler Comes to Power
    After a failed presidential run in 1932, Hitler is appointed chancellor of Germany.