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Assination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand
Francis Ferdinand was killed by a Serbian nationalist group known as the Black hand.
Ferdinand was next in line to be Kaiser of Austria-Hungary -
Declaring War
After the assinantion of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, Emperor Franz Joseph of Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia -
Britain declares war on Germany
Germny declares war on Belgium and try to defeat France. While this invaison happens Britain declares war on Germany. -
Trenches
The first trenches were dug.
Trenches were dug to keep them from getting shot and they went for miles. -
Sinking of the Lusitania
A ship nearly the size of the Titanic was sunk by German U-boats. This passenger ship had 1200 people onboard now in the ocean bleeding out. 128 of them were Americans, which angered the Americans at home, and favored a war with Germany. -
Britain plays dirty
Britain uses poisonous gas in battle. However, wind conditions had made the weapon blow up in their face, literally causing 60000 casualties. -
Central Alliance is formed
An alliance was made between Germany, Italy, and Austria-Hungary. -
Allied Powers is formed
An alliance was formed between France, Britain, and Russia. -
Wilson makes Demands
President Wilson warns Germany to not continue with Unristricted submarine warfare. -
Woodrow Willson is Re-elected
Wilsons' campaign states "Keep out of the war" declaring the US shall not take part in the war. However would still trade with Britain. -
Zimmerman Telegraph
A telegraph was made by Germany and was sent to a Mexican ambassador to coax Mexico into a war with US, with promise of the lost land from the Mexican American war. This telegraph was intercepted by British spies, and brought to the US government. -
Unrestriced U-Boat warfare
Germany had declared any ships coming in and out of Britain will be sunk by their U-boats. No matter the ships' nationality. -
Trading continues
Trading continues between Britain and US regardless of war. -
The US joins the Triple Entente
The US finally joins the world war as an ally to the Triple Entente. Wilson says "The world most be made safe for Democracy". -
Germany responds to American anger
Germany ceases sinking ships with U-boats.