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Archduke Assassinated
Archduke Francis Ferdinand is assassinated on a trip to Sarajevo with his wife -
Austria-Hungary Declare War
After Serbia fails on the ultimatum set forth by Austria-Hungary, A-H declares war on Serbia -
Russia Mobilizes
After Austria-Hungary declare war on Serbia, Russia mobilizes to protect its ally -
Germany Invades Belgium
Germany invades Belgium, a neutral country in the war. This causes WW1 to actually start -
Lusitania Sinks
A German U-boat sinks the passenger liner Lusitania, which carried 1,198 people with 128 Americans onboard -
US Enters War
Congress authorizes Wilson's declaration of war against Germany. The US joins the Allies -
Selective Service Act
Congress passed the Selective Service Act, which set up the draft -
Peace Between Germany and Russia
Germany signs a peace treaty with the Bolshevik government of Russia. This allows Germany to move soldiers to the Western front -
Armistice
An armistice was signed, which ended the fighting and the Great War