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Archduke Francis Ferdinland is assassinated
His death heightened tensions between Austria-Hungary and Serbia which eventually led to Austria-Hungary declaring war on Serbia. -
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Austria-Hungar declares war on Serbia, starting WWI
Set off a chain of events pulling major powers into the war for example Germany, Russia, France and Britain. -
Germany declares war on Russia, France and Belgium
Germany declaring war on these powerful nations led to Britain joining the war and clarified the division of the Central Powers and Allies leading to a more widespread war. -
Britain and France declare war on the Ottoman Empire
This expanded the war into the Middle East leading to the collapse of the Ottoman Empire. -
Germany sinking the Lusitania containing 128 U.S. citizens
Contributed to the growing tensions between U.S. and Germany. -
The Battle of Verdun begins
Was one of the largest and bloodiest battles of World War I which resulted in over 700,000 casualties showing the nature of trench warfare. -
Battle of the Somme
One of the largest battles of World War I was intended to relieve pressure on French forces at Verdun and break though German defenses. 1 million soldiers were wounded or killed. -
End of the Battle of the Somme
The Allies gained some territory they failed to break through the German defense. The Somme was remembered for its high human cost and fuse of tanks. -
Battle of Verdun ends
This battle caused the deaths of 550,00 French and 450,000 Germans. -
Zimmerman telegram
The Zimmerman telegram proposed a military alliance between Germany and Mexico to support Mexico to regain their lost territories from the United states which led to the U.S. public convincing them to join the war against Germany. -
United States severs diplomatic relationship with Germany
After the events of the Zimmermann Telegram and the targeting of American vessels, the U.S. had enough and severed their ties with Germany. -
The United States declares war on Germany
Provided a significant boost to the Allied powers and balanced the war in their favor later playing a support role in securing the victory. -
Russia withdrawing from the war
Russia withdrew from WWI after the Russian Revolution which allowed Germany to focus on the Western Front. -
Armistice in WWI
Ended the fighting between Germany and the Allied powers and was a precursor to a peace settlement. -
The Treaty of Versailes Signed by Germany and the Allied Nations
The Treaty of Versailles ended World War I, and Germany was forced to accept full responsibility for the war. The Treaty reshaped European borders and created the League of Nations.