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World War 1
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Blockade of Germany
Once Germany got involved in the war, they created a blockade against Great Britain in hopes of cutting off valuable supplies that allies would send over seas. The creation of this blockade not only raised tension between Germany and America, with America being an ally of Britain, but it also made the ocean waters unsafe for all ships, including those that were not hostile. -
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Archduke Franz Ferdinand, after dodging a first assassination attempt, decides to go back to the public to make sure the people are safe. On his way to the people, the car driver makes a wrong turn that led straight to a member of the Black Hand, a Nationalist group, who would carry the act of shooting Archduke Franz Ferdinand. This event would be the spark of World War 1. -
Austria-Hungary Declares War on Serbia
With the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary, lying in the hands of a Serbian terrorist, Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia. In this war, the Hungarians would not come out with the results expected. Instead, they were met with a long battle that wrecked Europe and ended the Austro-Hungarian Empire. This event will mark the first of many declarations of war. -
The Sinking of The Lusitania
The Lusitania was a non-hostile, British cruise ship that was traveling from New York to Liverpool, England. With the ocean waters infested with German ships, because of their blockade, trying to travel on seas was risky. When the Germans saw the British cruise, they immediately fired a torpedo, and sunk the cruise. The event claimed the lives of over 1,200 people. And while the Germans said they mistook the cruise for a supply ship, the public opinions on Germany went down. -
Treaty of Versailles
The Treaty of Versailles originally began in January of 1919 but continued until June. The signing of the Treaty marked the official end of World War 1 and beginning of punishments for Germany. Because the US opted out of the treaty, due to many disagreements, the punishments of Germany were left in the hands of France and Great Britain. These punishments included demilitarization, having to return land, paying for reparations, and agreeing to the war guilt clause.