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Balkan Wars
The Balkan war was between Balkman and the ottoman empire. The war lasted within the years 1912-1913. The main purpose of this war was intended to claim territories from the Ottoman empire. The war ended up being a territorial expansion between other countries. -
Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand
The assassination of Archduke was an event that started world war 1. They were killed by Gavrilo Princip who was a part of the nationalist group. The assassination led to other events that led to the mobilization of armies and the declaration of war. It is one of the key events in the world war. -
World War I begins
A man named Nicolas declared war against Germany and Austria-Hungary in 1914. He did this to discourage Austria-Hungary from invading siberia. Three years later workers protested against Nicholas. Then in July, he and his family were put into a cellar by revolutionaries of Bolshevik and he and his family were stabbed to death. -
Lusitania sinks
The sinking of the Lusitania was an event that took place during World War I. This event took place on May 7, 1915 when the lusitania was torpedoed by a German U-boat that killed 1,198 people, including 128 Americans. The sinking of the Lusitania played a big role in the United States joining World War I. This event made many american mad. -
U.S. enters war
In May 7, 1915 A russian U-boat shot a torpedo at a luxury british steam boat Lusitania. The torpedo killed 1,195 including 128 American people. The disaster strained the relationship between the United States and Germany. The United states set off a chain reaction of events which led the United States to join the war. -
Battle of Verdun
The battle of Verdun took place on February 21- December 18 1916. The battle was intended to repulse the Germans away.The battle was one of the most violent wars that ended in 400 Germans dead. -
Russian Revolution
The Russian Revolution was a period of political and social upheaval in Russia that began in 1917 with the overthrow of the Romanov dynasty. It was the establishment of the Bolshevik government under Vladimir Lenin. The revolution was started, that included widespread discontent with the Tsarist regime, the impact of World War I, and the influence of Marxist ideology. -
Zimmermann Note
Zimmermann Note
The note was sent to Mexico in 1917. The note was for an alliance with Mexico. They wanted Mexico's help against the United states. They promised Mexico to regain Arizona and New Mexico. -
Russia withdraws from war
When Russia left the war everyone was in shock. It was unexpected and the sudden withdrawal from Russia put a halt on the war. Russia left because a communist named Bolsheviks who took power in 1917. After the sudden withdrawal people prayed for peace. -
Battle of Gallipoli, Somme
The battle of Gallipoli happened in 1915. The plan was to get allied forces from Ottoman. But the campaign failed and led to a battle. There were many deaths within this battle but it ended in 1916. -
Battle of Chateau-Thierry
The war took place in 1918.This was the first engagement of american troops. The battle was when France and America defended their territories against German forces. The alliance put a halt in Germany's plans. Which was a turning -
Battle of Argonne
The battle of Argonne was when France and America fought against the Germans. Both sides suffered major casualties. The war ended with France and America winning the battle. This ended the war a few weeks later. The battle only lasted a few months. -
Armistice of WWI
The Armistice of WWI. The Armistice was signed on November 11, 1918, which stopped the fighting on the Western Front of World War I. It marked a significant moment in history and is commemorated annually as Remembrance Day or Veterans Day in many countries around the world. The armistice was signed by representatives from Germany, France and the United Kingdom -
The Treaty of Versailles signed
The treaty was signed on June 28, 1919. The treaty was a peace treaty signed by Germany and the allied powers. The treaty forced penalties on Germany which included loss of land, military restriction. This treaty was to end world war 1. -
First meeting of the League of Nations
The first meeting of the League of Nations was held on November 15, 1920 in Geneva, Switzerland. The League of Nations was established after the end of World War I as an international organization with the goal of promoting peace and cooperation between nations. At the first meeting representatives from 41 countries attended and discussed various issues such as disarmament, international security, and the prevention of future wars.