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The Alliances join together
Alliances were built prior to World War 1 in anticipation of problems that would arise. Once someone in the alliance had to back them whether they agreed or not. It works like a bully in a schoolyard. -
Imperialism
Britain, the U.S., Russia and Germany were the key players in the imperialistic fight. They were fighting to gain resources, political control and power. -
Nationalism
A regional argument that was brought on by a powerful fight for resources created the start of WW1. However, the U.S. believed the Serbian people needed help and were unable to defend themselves against the bullying countries. -
The Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his Wife
Archduke Ferdinand and Sophie were killed by a Serbian nationalist who believed their land was being taken by Austria-Hungary as an act of power. -
Germany's Blank Check to Austria-Hungary
Germany agreed to help Austria-Hungary in their on-going fight with Serbia. In joining together, they became the backbone of the Central Powers and provided them with military, money and resources to fight the war. -
WW1 Begins
Gavrilo Princip assassinates Archduke Ferdinand in Serbia, Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia, Ottoman Empire and Germany sign a treaty of alliance, Germany declares war on France, Germany invades Belgium which leads Britain to declare war on Germany. -
Sinking of Lusitania
Lusitania, a cruise ship that was sunk by Germany. On-board were U.S. citizens and ammunition for the war. -
The U.S. Enters WW1: Militarism
As the war overseas grew, it became obvious that the U.S. would have to choose a side. Therefore, we began recruiting for the military and our factories started building guns, ammunition and other materials needed for the war. -
Germany's resumption of unrestricted submarine warfare
Germany sent submarines and other naval ships to attack and build a blockade stopping neutral countries from delivering food, textiles and other exports to the countries involved in the war. -
Zimmerman Telegram
A secret message to Mexico from Germany that had been intercepted and given to the U.S.. The Telegram was asking Mexico to join the Central Alliance and agree to attack the U.S. if the U.S. entered the war. In return, Mexico would regain some of the land they lost in the war with America. -
U.S. Enters The War
The U.S. entered the war on the allies side. General Pershing led more than 2 million soldiers to fight the battlefields in France. With our joining the war women were given a new role in the American government and job force. -
End of WW1
Over 9 million soldiers and the same amount of civilians died in the war. Germany and Russia suffered the most losing almost 2 million men in battle. Large amounts of land were completely destroyed and could not be used for farming for years. Germany and Great Britain were broke and had to raise taxes to obtain money from their citizens. Inflation was on the rise. The economies were sent into a tailspin. However, because the U.S. entered the war late they remained economically strong. -
Treaty of Versailles
World War 1 officially ended when they signed the Treaty of Versailles. The allied powers got together and decided what the consequences should be for the losers of the war. There were 15 parts that included changing lines between countries and playing money to the people to that were hurt. All of the consequences were never paid by Germany. -
Dawes Plan and Young Plan
Germany's Weimar Republic was falling further and further in debt with no chance at meeting the demands of the Treaty of Versailles. An American named Dawes came up with a plan for Germany to make payments over time starting with low payments that would increase each year as the economy hopefully improved. Unfortunately, this plan needed to be stretched out further and therefore, the Young Plan became the solution. -
Great Depression
After the war, American celebrated with the Roaring 20's. The government did not take into account that the soldiers were going to come back home and need jobs which meant the women would lose theirs. Countries that we were exporting goods to did not have the money to pay for them, so farmers went further and further into debt. The American people were deceived by the government and continued to take out loans they couldn't afford. Soon the American people could not afford to eat either. -
Hitler Comes To Power
Germany wan in an economic depression and looking for a hero. The people of the Weimar Republic lost confidence in their government. It was time for Hitler to become the new leader. Hitler rose to power by being a powerful speaker full of confidence. He promised a better life for the unemployed, middle class and the young people. He was going to make them a world power once again.
