World War I
Cal Diesel
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Start of the War
The war began on July 28, 1914, between Germany and Austria-Hungary, who fought against the combined forces of Britain, France, and Russia. The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
When?
Tuesday, Jul 28, 1914, 12:45 PM
Where?
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Britain, France, Russia
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Franz Ferdinand was the Archduke of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and heir to the thrown before his assassination, the event that started WWI.
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Sinking of the Lusitania
America remained neutral throughout the war up to this point. German U-Boats sunk the ocean liner, The Lusitania, in international waters, off the coast of Old Head of Kinsale, Cork, Ireland. 128 Americans aboard were killed, although the US did not join the war at first, this was the final straw before joining the war.
When?
Friday, May 7, 1915, 09:00 PM
Where?
Old Head of Kinsale, Cork, Ireland
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson was the 28th President of the USA. He was the president at the time WWI.
Location: 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC, United States
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America Joins the War
The US finally broke their neutrality and joined the war. By joining the war Wilson said he was “make the world safe for democracy.”
When?
Thursday, Apr 6, 2017, 09:00 PM
Where?
USA
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The War Ends
When America joined the war the scales tipped in the Allied Power's favor. Germany surrendered and the war was won.
When?
Monday, Nov 11, 1918, 11:15 AM
Where?
Paris, France
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Treaty of Versailles
The Central Powers and Allied Powers signed the Treaty of Versailles, the most important peace treaty of the war. It took 6 months to complete the treaty but it ended fighting, established a League of Nations, designated the blame for the war on Germany, and redrew the boundaries of the countries involved.
When?
Saturday, Jun 28, 1919, 09:00 PM
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