World War I timeline by Xaviera Bernardo.

  • Prewar Institutions

    Prewar institutions were caused by the the fall of monarchies which were before hand caused by World War One. Such as the Hungarian Empire and the Tsar of Russia. (19)
  • The Lost Generation by Gertrude Stein

    The Lost Generation by Gertrude Stein
    Gertrude Stein wrote the book " The Lost Generation". It is a book about the confusion and disorientation of the post war. It also discuss es the topic of generation born after WW1
  • Pablo Picasso and WW1

    Pablo Picasso and WW1
    Although Picasso didn't fight in world war one, his art was still affected, due to the fact that many of his friends had gone into the war, leaving him to paint. One of his most famous pieces of this time was the " Sitting Women"
  • Wilfred Owen WW1 Poetry

    Wilfred Owen WW1 Poetry
    Wilfred Owen wrote poetry based on his experiences in WW1. One of his most famous poems, is called Nations. He was killed in action although, when he was just twenty five.(19)
  • Ernest Hemingway and World War One

    Ernest Hemingway and World War One
    Ernest Hemingway did contribute to World War one. He was an active ambulance driver, and was wounded by Austrian Mortar fire. A few parts of his work is based on his experience at frontlines.
  • Political, Economic Rivalries and arguments made by Austria-Hungary

    Political, Economic Rivalries and arguments made by Austria-Hungary
    Austria Hungary went to war and declared war due to the killing of their archduke Franz Ferdinand by the country Serbia. (1)
  • Political, Economic Rivalries and arguments made by Austria-Hungary

    The archduke went to Sarajevo to inspect imperial armed forces in Bosnia. This made people in Serbia angry, causing the assassination of the archduke and his wife. (2)
  • The Austrian Empire

    The Austrian Empire was weekend by revolution agreed to organize efforts to transform into a federation of equal peoples under a democratic Habseburg/rule. (3)
  • Political, Economic Rivalries and arguments made by Germany

    Political, Economic Rivalries and arguments made by Germany
    Germany entered the war because many of the countries that had already entered the war were it's allies. Some, however, don't know if part of the reason they entered the way because of how aggressive they were. (1)
  • Political, Economic Rivalries and arguments made by Russia

    Political, Economic Rivalries and arguments made by Russia
    Russia entered World War 1 because it ended up having too much trust in it's alliances, and how over confident it was in the military department. This, mostly sparked the Russian Revolution. (1)
  • Ethnic Conflicts

    In a mutual/ethnic conflict society where freedom of speech is protected ethnic conflict can be everyday. (3)
  • 19th century movement

    A 19th century movement that recognized a common ethnic background among the various Slav people sought to unite those people for the achievement of common cultural and political goals. (3)
  • The Russian Revolution and it's impact on WW1

    The Russian Revolution affected WW1 due to the fact that that the people of Russia had been unhappy with their government for awhile now, and wanted change. The change they received was when WW1 sent them into a "rebellion" as some may call it. (9)
  • The Russian Revolution and the course of WW1

    The Russian revolution came upon based on the issues Russia had with their own government. Tsar Nicholas II's refusal to support his own government, and only care about his family life proved to cripple the Russian Government. With the Russia going into WW1, it showed other Allies how weak they were as a whole. (9)
  • Political and economic Arguments made

    Germany had fundamentally entered the war based on the fact that Russia had a treaty with Austria-Hungary. (2)
  • Russians vs the Russian Gov

    Russia also relied on on other's countries investments, and going into war would hurt the people of Russia dramatically. (2)
  • Political, Economic Rivalries and arguments made by France

    Political, Economic Rivalries and arguments made by France
    France ultimately entered the war because Germany declared war on France. France was just trying to protect it's own economic system. (1)
  • Political and Economic Arguments made by France

    Germany just days before had already declared war on Russia, and France had an alliance with Russia. (2)
  • World War One and its outcome of the war

    During World War one, four million Americans served in the military, and 1.4 were in active combat. With this large amount of Americans, It helped turn away the Germans from the battle of the Marne. (10)
  • First Genocide of the 20th Century

    First Genocide of the 20th Century
    The Armenian Genocide is widely unknown although it accounts for one and half million of Armenian deaths. The Armenians were disarmed first, and then placed in labor battalions. Many from their were shot and put into prison. Childern were sold, and most Armenians were starved on their journey to walk under the sun . (12)
  • The Ottoman Empire

    The Ottoman Empire
    The Ottoman Empire came into power in 1908. The Armenians though, accepted the Ottoman empire. Most Armenians were poor, but some were successful in some professions such as art and being merchants. Due to this trade, the Ottoman Empire was suspicious that the Armenians were dealing with other allies, such as the Russians. (12)
  • Battle of Gallipoli

    Battle of Gallipoli
    The battle of Gallipoli did not succeed. It took place on the Gallipoli peninsula. The Turkish lost 300,000 men while the Allies lost around 214,000. The rainstorms ended up flooding the trenches, causing warfare to be challenging.
    ( 6,7,8, 11)
  • Political, economic arguments made by the United States.

    Germany sunk the Lusitania because they had thought that the U.S was practicing unrestricted warfare, which wasn't the case.
  • Ethnic Conflicts

    Ethnic conflict is the conflict between two or more contending ethnic groups. These groups in this case included Slavs and Austrians and the Russians vs the Russian government. (3)
  • Genocide/Human rights

    Genocide/Human rights
    For a peaceful and welcoming nation a nation should be accepting of all race, religion, and liberty for all of humanity. Genocide can be classified as the killing of a serious number of people in such groups. This killing can be shown in the Armenian Genocide and or Massacre of 1915 .(12)
  • Political, Economic Rivalries and arguments made By the United States during WW1

    Political, Economic Rivalries and arguments made By the United States during WW1
    When World War one had broke out, the current president of the United States ( Woodrow Wilson) claimed that the U.S would stay neutral. However they didn't, because a German boat had sunk a United States boat called the Lusitania. (1)
  • Geography influencing World War 1

    Geography influencing World War 1
    Geography shaped different parts of WW1, such as geographic barriers, fronts, and trenches. An example would be the Italian front, which was fought on The Swiss Alps. The harsh weather on the Swiss caused many deaths and food shortages. (8)
  • Battle of Verdun

    Battle of Verdun
    The Battle of Verdun took place in north eastern France. 282,000 men died including the loss of 18% of the German losses in World War I. It developed into the battle of attrition. (6,7,8,11)
  • Battle of the Somme.

    Battle of the Somme.
    The battle of the Somme took place in the upper reaches of the river somme in France. There was 420,000 deaths occured. (6,7,11).
  • Russian Revolution and it's affects on WWI

    Russian Revolution and it's affects on WWI
    The Russian Revolution affected WWI in many different aspects. First, the revolution helped put an end to fighting on the Eastern front. By doing this, it helped the Germans free their troops. These troops that were then freed could help fight in Kaiserschlacht (9).
  • Russian Revolution and it's affects on WWI Continued

    Russian Revolution and it's affects on WWI Continued
    The Russian Revolution led Russia to sign a peace treaty and not partake in the war. By doing this, it helped German troops go to the border, where France was fighting. By Russia not going into the war, and Germany fighting, this affected the United States entry into the war on the other side of the allies. To sum it up, The Russian Revolution affected the outcome of not only it's self "since it wasn't in the war" but also other countries outcomes.(9)
  • conflict with Russia

    One reason for the possible conflict between the Russian people vs Russian government was ethnic cleansing. (3)
  • The Russian Revolution and it's impacts on WW1

    Russia was not well equipped to enter a long war, since the Russian Revolution was before WW1. However, Russia was already looking for a dramatic change for the state. (9)
  • The United States leaning on The war Outcome

    The United States started loaning to the Allies which were vital since 1915, causing other allies to owe reparations in WWI. (10)
  • The United States and the outcome of war.

    One thing that the United States did that was very Essential to the outcome of World War one was the loans that was made with allies. The United States also had an important job in maintaining one of it's allies, France. (10)
  • The U.S and Its course on WW1

    Due to World War one, The United States became the lead in international affairs. The war opened new opportunities for women, such as the right to vote. It also helped segregation in the United States. (10)
  • The United States and it's affects on WW1

    The United States affected WW1 in many ways. These ways include, the fact that the U.S had a large population at the time. The fact that the United States also entered late also affected the War. (10)
  • The Battle of Vimy Ridge

    The Battle of Vimy Ridge
    The battle of Vimy Ridge took place in France. The battle was the most successful on the Western Front. However, their were 20,000 German casualties and 10,602 Canadians wounded. The snowy weather helped defeat incoming troops. (6,7,8,11)
  • World War one and how it affected The outcome of war.

    The United States said neutral in the beginning of the war. However, when the United States came to join the war they only had 130,000 troops, no tanks and very little planes. They, indeed still fought with little that they had. (10)
  • Armenian Genocide by the Ottoman Empire.

    Armenian Genocide by the  Ottoman Empire.
    The Armenian Genocide was caused by the Ottoman Empire. 300 Armenian leaders, writers, and professionals were deported and killed. one and a half million Armenians were killed. This was manly because the Ottoman Empire claimed that the Armenians wanted to take over them, and it was simply based on revenge. (12)
  • Human Right Violations

    Human Right Violations
    Human right violations are the rights that include life, liberty, equality, and a fair use of fair trial. It also includes freedom of slavery and torture, and freedom of thought and expression. The Ottoman empire's actions that they exemplified are those against the human right violations, using torture and life against the Armenians. (12)
  • Contentions that ruined the Armenians

    Contentions that ruined the Armenians
    There were three contentions that the Ottoman Empire had made against the Armenian citizens . First, that the Armenians tried to take arms with the Russians and go over the Ottoman Empire. The second one was that revolutionary Armenians wanted to put the Ottoman Empire in the place of the Allies. Finally, the Ottoman Empire was upset because the Armenians volunteered with the Russian army. (12)
  • Propaganda and Nationalism influenced war

    Propaganda and Nationalism influenced war
    In this photo, to sustain the war you needed to save the food in order for the soldiers to have the strength to finish out the war. .(4)
  • Propaganda and Nationalism influenced war

    Propaganda and Nationalism influenced war
    Propaganda and Nationalism influenced war in this poster by showing that the empire or " that country " needs their men to fight. It shows that even young and old people can help win the war, with the male lion on the rock and the civilian population, female and younger people as the lions on the bottom, watching and supporting. (4,5)
  • Propaganda and Nationalism influenced war

    Propaganda and Nationalism influenced war
    Propaganda and nationalism in this poster show the affects that war had on the lives of everyday people. It gave them a reason why they needed to be in the war, because they are putting their all in the way which is what total war is all about. To stay in war and fight shows that they did what they needed to do to support not only their country but their family.
  • Propaganda and Nationalism influenced war

    Propaganda and Nationalism influenced war
    Propaganda and nationalism in this photo influenced the decision to enter the war and help fight with this man In the war. It put's his life in your own hands which makes you want to give what you can because he is ultimately risking his own life for your freedom. (4)
  • Propaganda and Nationalism influenced war

    Propaganda and Nationalism influenced war
    Propaganda and Nationalism in this poster gives the viewer of this poster a scared or frightened reaction that persuades them to act on the war. The poster is relating other countries soldiers to monsters who eat babies, and nobody wants that. By not doing anything you're supporting this kind of demographic . If you are all about your country .. (nationalism) then you will go into doing something helping with the war. (4,5)
  • Propaganda and Nationalism influenced War

    This risk that it gives you plays a role in the civilian population and it's support in total war.(5)
  • Propganda and Nationalism influenced War

    The "total war" aspect of it is to sacrifice something of your own to complete victory. Both Propaganda and Nationalism influenced the decisions people made to go into war or sustain it. (5)
  • Geography in WWI Rivers

    Geography in WWI Rivers
    Geography had had many different aspects in the war, and one of these aspects was rivers. One river in particular, is the Isonzo. Many soldiers had to cross over it to achieve food, supplies and other resources. (8)
  • The United States not joining league of Nations.

    The United States not joining league of Nations.
    The United States didn't join League of Nations for many reasons starting with Woodrow Wilson's fourteen points. First, it was due to how many casualties they had already suffered from the war. The United States also didn't want to get involved with European affairs. It was mostly isolationism. (14,15)
  • Battle of Kaiserschlacht

    Battle of Kaiserschlacht
    The Battle of Kaiserschlacht was the last German offense. It took place in France. It was 40 miles, with the British taking 163,000 casualties. The French suffered 77,000. (6,7,11)
  • Trenches in WWI

    Trenches in WWI
    One thing that was very common in World War one was soldiers living in trenches. Many soldiers would be stained their, sleeping and waiting on the borders of certain countries until it was time to attack. The most thing about these trenches, was that when it rained they wood flood. This flooding would cause diseases and ruin food supplies.(8)
  • Treaty of Versailles: United States

    Treaty of Versailles: United States
    The United States wanted to end secret treaties, freedom of the seas, league of nations, remove the causes of WWI, adjust the Italian border and respecting nationality, Alsace and Lorraine to France. The United States also wanted independence for Rumania, Serbia, and Montenegro. (13)
  • Treaty of Versailles: Great Britain

    Treaty of Versailles: Great Britain
    The Treaty of Versailles by Great Britain included control of German colonies in Africa and the middle east, Germany to pay reparations, punishment to be harsh, Germany had to buy British goods. (13)
  • Treaty of Versailles: France

    Treaty of Versailles: France
    The Treaty of Versailles of France wanted reparations, to cripple German politics, to gain coal mines in Saar Basin, control of German colonies in Africa and the middle east, and revenge. (13)
  • Treaty of Versailles: Austria-Hungary

    Treaty of Versailles: Austria-Hungary
    The treaty of Versailles of Austria- Hungary wanted armistice, to be unified, and an empire. Instead of armistice they received reparations. The empire that they had wanted turned to be dismantied and disarmed. (13)
  • Treaty of Versailles: Germany

    Treaty of Versailles: Germany
    The treaty of Versailles of Germany wanted to be present at Versailles, armistice, military and an empire. However, they were not allowed to attend the Versailles and their military was disarmed. (13)
  • Peace treaties affecting Population Movement, International economy, and political borders.

    Peace treaties affecting Population Movement, International economy, and political borders.
    The population moved dramatically as many Central powers lost huge portions of land. Austria-Hungary was dismissed, and it became countries such as Austria, Hungary, Czechoslovakia, and Yugoslavia. Due to the new formation of countries, treaties took away the central powers and demanded reparation payments. In the Middle East, however, America, England, France and Russia, and The Middle East were controlled by the Ottoman Empire. (16,17,18)
  • Japanese Expansion

    Japanese Expansion
    The United States would not expect Japan in entering the equality of all nations. To be added, the Versailles Treaty gave Japan full control over German concessions. Wilson's fourteen points were made to help nations the choice to their own political identity. (14,15)
  • Italy, the Treaty of Versailles, and United states rejecting the league of nations

    Italy, the Treaty of Versailles, and United states rejecting the league of nations
    Italy was never given the land they were promised in the Treaty of Versailles. A reason for this, though, was because Italy was mostly in debt with the United States. The United States didn't join the league because so many other allies didn't support it , such as Italy. (14,15)
  • the Treaty of Versailles, Population movement.

    The Treaty of Versailles affected the population movement of Germany after World War One. It affected Population by reassigning German boundaries. (16)
  • the Treaty of Versailles, International Economy

    The treaty of Versailles affected International Economy of Germany. After World War one, the Treaty of Versailles gave Germany allocated liability for new reparations. (17)
  • The Treaty of Versailles, Political Borders

    The Treaty of Versailles affected political borders such as the redraw of the borders of Europe, and the reformation of Austro-Hungarian Empire into new states. (18)
  • the Treaty of Saint-Germain, population movement

    the Treaty of Saint-Germain affected population movement after World War one in many different ways. First it gave other Allies the republic of German-Austria to each other. (16)
  • the Treaty of Saint-Germain, International Economy

    the Treaty of Saint-Germain, after World War One also affected international economy. It provided a financial and military weakness to Europe in not only World War One, But also World War Two.
  • The Treaty of Saint-Germain political borders

    The Treaty of Saint-Germain political borders included the borders of Austria. It also effected the reformation of the Austria-Hugary empire. (18)
  • The Treaty of Neuilly, Population Movement

    the Treaty of Neuilly, after World War gave ( under the terms of Bulgaria) lands to Yugoslavia and Greece. This meant they lost their army and men. (16)
  • the Treaty of Neuilly, International economy

    After World War One, The Treaty of Neuilly was made. This Treaty affected the international economy in many different ways. To start, it gave Yugoslavia and Greece pay reparations, and most of them had to be remitted. (17)
  • the Treaty of Neuilly, Political Borders.

    The Treaty of Neuilly was signed after World War one and affected it's political borders. It affected Bulgaria's direct port to the Aegean Sea. (18)
  • Germany, League of Nations, an treaty of Versaille

    Germany, League of Nations, an treaty of Versaille
    Germany was affected significantly by the treaty. Germany could only have an army of 100,000 men and only 6 battleships in their Navy. Germany had to also pay reparations and deal with the guilt of World War one. In addition to all of this, they couldn't be apart of the League of Nations unlike the United States. (14,15)
  • World War 1 changing The United States

    World War 1 changing The United States
    World war One changed the United States based on both the treaty of Versailles and Wilson's Fourteen points. If the United States were against ratification, then new contact would happen between nations and involvement means war. Being involved in the Treaty would also mean the U.S would have a major leadership role. (14,15)
  • The Treaty of Trianon, Population Movement

    The Treaty of Trianon, was signed after World War one. It affected population movement in many different ways. To start off, it took away Hungary's land by two-thirds. (16)
  • The Treaty of Trianon

    the Treaty of Trianon was signed right after the war. It also affected it's political borders in many different ways. It left Hungary landlocked, and made other countries defend it's borders. (18)
  • The Treaty of Trianon, International Economy

    The Treaty of Trianon was signed after world war one. It affected it's international economy in certain ways. One thing that the treaty did promise, although, was that reparations would be imposed later on. (17)
  • the Treaty of Sèvres, Population Movement

    the Treaty of Sèvres, was signed right after World War one. It affected population movement, however, by dismissing the Ottoman Empire. (16)
  • The Treaty of Sèvres, International Economy

    The Treaty of Sèvres, did cover population movement, but it also covered international economy. One way it did this was by giving the rights away of Arab Asia, and North Africa. (17)
  • The Treaty of Sèvres, Political Borders

    The Treaty of Sèvres was signed after the war. This treaty affected it's political borders also. It dismissed the Ottoman Empire, and created new states. (19)
  • Values filled by the Void of Totalitarians.

    Values filled by the Void of Totalitarians included disillusionment post war, and even during the war. The disillusionment was found in " the lost Generation" or the people who were born (after the war). (19)
  • Germany Invading Poland

    Germany Invading Poland
    Germany invaded Poland due to Hitler wanting to to overturn the territorial provisions of the Treaty Of Versailles, and the military aspect of the Treaty too. The new granting of women's rights in the United States also towards many U.S citizens to "isolation" to the League of Nations , as stated previously. (14,15)
  • Christopher R. W. Nevinson , a WW1 Artist.

    Christopher R. W. Nevinson , a WW1 Artist.
    Christopher R. W. Nevinson, worked first hand aiding British and French soliders in World War One. His painting style was realistic, as we tried to show the horrors of war in a more sugar coated way . (19)
  • Widespread Disillusionment

    Widespread Disillusionment can be with prewar institutions, such as world war one. These values soon were later filled by totalitarians, like the story Lost Generation. (19)