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Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
The assassination that started the war. Him and his family were all assassinated. -
The Beginning of World War 1
The Great War Begins -
Germany Declares War On Russia And France
Great Britain also declared war on Austria-Hungary and Germany. -
German U-Boats Sink Lusitania
Approximately 1,198 people died this day on Lusitania -
The Battles of Somme and Verdun
The two battles of WWI. The Battle of Somme was known to have been the most bloodiest battle. -
Woodrow Wilson has been Reelected President
Woodrow Wilson has been reelected -
United States Declares War on Germany
United States goes to war against Germany -
The Selective Service Act
This started to draft people to become soldiers of the war. -
Russia Withdraws From The War
Withdraw due to communist parties taking over office. -
President Wilson proposes the League of Nations
Bringing nations together to discuss war. -
Congress Passes the Sedition Act
Sedition act was passed by congress. -
World War 1 Ends (Armistice)
Also known as Armistice on this date. The date that ended the first world war -
The Bolsheviks establish Communist Regime in Russia
Regime in Russia to take over office. -
Influenza Epidemic
This illness kills over 30 million people. -
Congress approves the 19th Amendment
Women get the rights to vote.
