WWI
TImeline
Triple Alliance-1870
Germany, Italy, and Austria-Hungary formed an alliance. They ended up controlling most of Eastern Europe.
Franco Russian Alliance-1849
Both France and Russian hated Germany so they formed an alliance.
Germany Builds Up Navy- 1898
Germany starts to build up its Navy to be more modern. It starts to worry the rest of the World because they are obviously gearing up for something.
Germans started using U-Boats In February-1915
Germany starts using U Boats and this almost gives them the upper hand in the beginning of the war.
Sinking of the Lusitania- 1915
Germans sank the British passenger boat The Lusitania, that had American citizens on it.
Wilson Wins the Presidential Election Again- 1916
Wilson narrowly wins his second election for presidency. His campaign slogan was "He kept us out of the War".
Germany Starts Fighting with -1916
Germany starts to rule the skies with their planes. Allied troops soon caught up with the technology.
Britain Introduces the Armored Tank -1916
British technology is advancing. They have brought in the tank, which is somewhat effective, but is too slow to be of any use for the most part.
America Loans the Allies 2 Billion Dollars - 1917
This is the first official thing America does to show support for either side of the war. Before this, it was decided that America would stay neutral in the war.
Zimmerman Telegram- January 11, 1917
British officials intercepted the Zimmerman telegram that was from Germany intended for Mexico, stating that if Mexico joined them in the war, they would get Arizona, parts of Texas, and New Mexico as a reward when America was taken over.
Germany Resumes U- Boat Attacks- February 3-March 21, 1917
Germany starts attacking ships again without any thought as to what ships they are sinking. They end up sinking 7 American Ships.
President Wilson Petitions for War on Germany- April 2, 1917
President Wilson realizes that the only way for the war to end is to get the U.S. to get involved. He knows that they will give the Allies the needed boost to get the war over with.
WWI has Decimated Europe - Spring 1917
Europe is distraught with destruction. Almost everything is wiped out.
Germans Begin the Use of Poisonous Gas- 1917
Poisonous gas was being used to wipe out many troops in the trenches. It was a great weapon until technology was invented to prevent the effects
Riots Break Out in Russia- March, 1917
The riots force Nicholas II to leave his thrown, which causes more riots in the empire.
Vladimir Lenin's Bolshevik Party Seize Power- November, 1917
He established a communist government with his Bolshevik Party.
American Forces Arrive In Paris- July 4th, 1917
America sent their troops. They were the turning point in the war. They helped to change the tide of the war.
Germany Tries One Last Offensive Move- March 21, 1918
They were able to launch a huge gas attack and artillery front on the Western Front. Because Russia dropped out of the war, they were able to push until they were 40 miles from Paris.
American Troops Block Germans from Paris- June 1918
The American and French troops stop Germany's advancement towards Paris.
Battle of Argonne Forrest - September 26, 1918
It was the biggest American offensive move. Even though the Germans killed many of our troops, we were able to make a hole in the eastern flank of the Germans. They then were forced to retreat.
Hungary, Poland, and Czechoslovakia Declare Independence- October 1918
Austrian empire gave into the Allies and let the countries have their independence.
Germany Becomes a Republic- November 9, 1918
Germany's government completely changes.
Treaty of Versailles - June 28, 1919
The treaty ended the war and finally gave peace to the world again.