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The Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Ferdinand was with his wife in Bonsia. A bomb was thrown at the car, missed. Later, they were shot and killed. The United States stay neutral. It was significant to the United States because it is one of the events that triggered the WW1 which later they would have conflict. -
Great Britain Declares War on Germany
Great Britain starts to fight Germany so the French would not lose. British Empire binds together as a result. The United States remains neutral. It was significant to the United States because they had to try and help support their supplies. -
Lusitania Sunk
German U-boat sunk the Lusitania. Killed 128 Americans. President Wilson sent 4 diplomatic protests towards Germany. It was significant to the United States because they killed American. The United States felt threatened. -
Woodrow Wilson Reelected
Americans reelect Woodrow. They heavily admire his help to keep the United States out of war. It was significant to the United States because he carefully helped the United States during War. He did a great job of making the right decisions to befit all aspects of the nation. -
British Interception of Telegram
The British intercepted a telegram sent by Alfred Zimmermann in the German Foreign Office. The message said Mexico and Germany were becoming alliances against the United States. This unfortunately reached the U.S., Americans were furious. It was significant to the United States because it helped them get the inside scoop of information that they did not once know. They already knew what was going to happen. -
U.S. Declares War on Germany
Woodrow Wilson declares war, angered by the unrestricted submarine warfare. Response included a submarine war. It was significant to the United States because there was going to be many deaths and destruction. -
First American Troops Land in France
14,000 troops arrive in France. Their arrival was a secret. It was significant to the United States because it not only gave us the confidence to intervene. -
The Sedition Act of 1918
Congress extended the Espionage Act of 1917. This prohibited others from putting down the United States and their morals. It was significant to the United States because it disregarded criticism. -
Armistice Ends Fighting
Germans sign the Armistice. All fighting stops at 11 o'clock. 2,000 causalities. It was significant to the United States because it signaled the end of involvement, and allowed troops to return home. -
The Versailles Peace Treaty
World War 1 formally ends. It was significant to the United States because Woodrow had a huge role in outlining the main points in the treaty as a whole.