aug 13, 1914 - War Starts
Description:
Conflict was triggered in Europe by the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand after years of build up due to nationalism, imperialism, militarism, and alliances.At this time, the US had no interest in getting involved as they had previously been in the Civil War and still were not willing to join another war.
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Date:
aug 13, 1914
Now
~ 111 years ago