Eventos
Archduke Ferdinand asessinated
Savarejo, Bosnia
Unsteady allianceserupt into war as Russia, Serbia´s ally, Begins to mobilize.Germany declares war on Russia and France.
Although guaranteeing Belgian neutrality, Germans march through Belgium into FranceNations align for war
Bulgaria and turkey Germany and Austria-Hungary in the central powers. France, England, Rusiia (later Japan and Italy) joinedthe Allied powers.Wilson declares U.S neutrality
location: Washington, D.C
reflecting strong public opinion, Wilson states that U.S will not join the warGermany declares waters around British Isles a war zone
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
Location: Off coast of Ireland
Torpedoed without warning, the Lusitania sinks in 18 minutes, killing 1198 (128 Americans)Arabic Pledge
Location: Berlin
Germany promises not to sink unarmed liners following sinking of British liner ArabicSussex Pledge
Location: 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 seasWilson wins 1916 presidential election
Location: The United States
Declaring "he kept us out of war" Wilson and Democrats barely defeat Hughes and Republicans (277 to 254 in electoral college)Wilson calls for "peace without victory"
Location: Washington D.C
Frustrated with his efforts to mediate peace, Wilson becomes convinced that both sides needed to cease hostalitiesGermany resumes unlimited submarine warfare
Location: Berlin
Confident that the U.S help would be too late, Germany seeks to starve England into submissionZimmermann Note discovered
Location: Berlin to Mexico city
Foreign minister Zimmermann ask Mexico to join Germanyin exchange for return of southwest U.S british intercept messageWilson ask Congress for greater powers
Location: Washington D.C
Senate, led by La Follette of Winsconsin, refuse to grant Wilson power to wage an undeclared naval warRussian Revolution depoes Czar Nicholas
Location: Russia
instability in Europe encourages Wilson to actWilson ask for declaration of war
Location: Capitol building, Washington D,C
"The world must be save for democracy" Wilson insisteFood Administration formed
Location: Washington D,C
Herbert Hoover heads effort to conserve food and boost agricultural outputCreel Committee issues official propaganda
Location: Washington D,C
Daily " Official Bulletins" seek to convince Americans of the crusade for freedom and democracy and the bestial nature of the "Huns"War Industries Board created
Location: Washintong D,C
Led by Bernand Baruch, the WIB set prices and determined what goods should be produced by private industry.Selective Service act passed
Location: Washington D,C
Nearly 10 million men are listed and a lottery chooses first 687,000 to serve. Eventually 3,000,000 men serve as draftees in the war14 points declared
Location: Capitol Building, Washington D,C
Wilson lists his goals for a war free world, including a League of NationsCantigny
Location: North of paris
First victory for American troopsChateau-Thierry
Location: France
French and American troops block German advanceBelleau Wood
Location: France
American forces suffer heavy losses but defeat GermansSecond Battle of the Marne
Location: France
Allied forces defeat Germans who begin retreat eastMeuse-Argonne
Location: France
Pershing loses 120,000 men (10%) of his troops in heavy fightingSedan
Location: Eastern France
American troops cut German supply lines 50 miles behind German frontGermans surrender, expecting a peace up under Wilson's generous 14 points.
Location: Compiegne, France
Worst war in world history is over. 10 million soldiers killed,10 million civilians die from disease and starvation.Treaty of Versailles signed
Location: Versailles, France
Germany signs treaty drafted by "Big Four" which includes huge reparation demands.Períodos
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