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Assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand
This was the final event that lead to WWI, when Austria-Hungary declared war on the Kingdom of Serbia a system of allies each were brought into the war, creating WWI. -
Wilson Urges Neutrality
Wilson stayed out of the war for as long as possible, he only entered when he felt it was a must. -
Sinking of the Lusitania
This was an eye opening experience for the U.S. and showed us how evil Germany truly were, and they were not against killing innocent people. -
Espionage Act
The Espionage Act was to make it illegal to talk against the United States and the war. -
Selective Service Act
This act required every man from the age 21 to 30 to register for the war. -
Creation of the CPI
This was an independent agency of the U.S. government that persuaded public opinion to support WWI. -
America Declares War
Wilson Declares War after several casualties of innocent American civilians, by multiple attacks against the U.S. -
American Troops Enter Europe
American Troops land in Europe and train for battle against the Central Powers. They were a large support to the Allied Powers. -
Zimmerman Note
The Zimmerman Note was sent by the Germans telling Mexico that Germany would support them if they wanted to take back lost land form previous wars. -
Wilson’s 14 Points
Wilson gave a speech on the 14 points of peace to help end WWI. -
Second Battle of Marne
Germany made a major push to the Marne River as a last attempt, but a few days later it ended with a major victory for the allies. -
German Surrender in Compiegne, France
Germany officially ended fighting against the Allied powers. -
Rejection of the Treaty of Versailles
When rejecting the Treaty of Versailles it pushed the U.S. back, we would eventually sign the treaty. -
Paris Peace Conference
During this conference a treaty was constructed that punished Germany for the war, Germany did take responsibility for the war. The treaty made Germany pay 32 billion dollars along with an initial five billion demand from the treaty.
