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Assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinard
Rebel Gavrilo Princip was the assassin. The Austro-Hungarian emperor blamed Serbia for the death of his nephew. One month later, he declared war on serbia despite having no proof. -
Countries Declare War on Other Countries
Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia which started a chain reaction. Seven European nations were at war & they were called central power & allied power it spread into Europe, Africa, Asia -
sinking of Lusitania
the U boat fired a torpedo that hit the Lusitania. That caused the ship to explode. Roosevelt called on congress to declare war on Germany but Wilson sent a letter to protect the sinking of the Lusitania turned the american public against Germany. -
Us enter war
The US declared war on Germany. The Americans supported the war by making war supplies. The government supported the war because they had farmers use more land to increase food production. -
WWl Ends
Germany asked for an armistice because they felt like they could not win. The war had weakened the the great powers of Europe. It had increased the power of the United States. -
Paris Peace Conference
President Wilson doesn't think the peace treaty is fair because of Germany. Germany had to give up their land and they had to pay money. It was demanded that the country not build a army -
Congress Rejects Treaty of Versailles
Congress didn't like the idea of a League of Nations. President Wilson tried to take the treaty to the american people but they didn't change their opinion of the treaty.
