Time line social studies NV
Category: Otro
Actualizado: 9 nov 2017
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Created byvaleria luna
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Archuduke Ferdinand assasinated.
Sarajevo, Bosnia.
Unsteady alliances erupt into
war as Russia, Serbia´s ally, begins to
mobilize (June 28, 1914)Germany declares war on
Russia and France
(August 1, 1914)Nations align for war
(August 1914)Wilson declares U.S
neutrality (August 4,
1914, Washington, D.CGermany declares waters
around british Isles a war
zone (February 15, 1915)
Neutral vessels are warned
of potential u-boats attacks.
Wilson warns germany that
it would be accountable for
any loss of American lifeLusitania sunk by Germans
(May 7, 1915. Off coast IrelandArabic pledge
(September 1, 1915. Berlin)Sussex Pledge
(May 31, 1916. Berlin)
Following sinking of
French steamer Sussex,
Germany again agrees to
"visit and search" rules, but
insists that Great Britain should
also agree to obey international
laws regarding freedom of the seas.Wilson calls for "peace without
victory" (January 22, 1917.
Washington D.C)Frustrated with
his efforts to mediate peace,
Wilson becomes convinced
that both sidesneeded to
cease hostilities.Germany resumes unlimited submarine
warfare (January 31, 1917. Berlin)Russian Revolution
deposes Czar
Nicholas (March
15, 1917. Russia)Wilson asks for declaration of war
(April 2, 191. Capitol Building
Washington D.C)Wilson wins 1916
presidential elections
(November, 1916.
United States)Zimmermann note discovered
(February 1917. Berlin to Mexico City)Wilson ask Congress
for greater powers
(February 1917.
Washington D.C)Creel Committee issues official propaganda
(May 1917. Washington D.C)14 Points declared (January 1918. Capitol Building, Washington D.C)
Wilson list his goals for a war-free world, including a league of nation.Cantigny (May 28, 1918. North of Paris)Chateau-Thierry (May 1918. France)Belleau Wood (June
1918. France)Second Battle of the Marne (July 1918. France)Meuse-Argonne (September to November
1918. Eastern France)Sedan (October 1918
Eastern France)Germans surrender, expecting
a peace drawn up under Wilson´s
genearous 14 points (November 11,
1918. Compiegne, France)Treaty of Versailles signed (June 28, 1919
Versailles, France) Germany signs treaty
drafted by "Big Four" which includes huge
reparation demands.
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