Sebastian Gómez Timeline
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Updated: 8 Nov 2017
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Archduke Ferdinand assassinated
Saravejo, Bosnia
Unsteady alliances erupt into war as Russia, Serbia´s ally, begin to mobilizeGermany declares war on Russia and France
Although guaranteeing Belgian neutrality, Germans march through Belgium into FranceNations aling for War
Bulgarian and Turkey join Germany and Austria-Hungary in the central powers. France, England, Russia (later Japan and Italy) join allied powersGermany declares water 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 America LifeWilson declares U.S neutrality
Washington D.C
Reflecting strong public opinion, Wilson states that U.S will not join the warLusitania sunk by Germans
Off coast of Ireland
Torpedoed without warning, the Lusitania sinks in 18 minutes, killing 1198 (128 Americans)Arabic Pledge
Berlin
Germany promises not to sink unarmed liners following sinking of British liner Arabic.Sussex Pledge
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 wins 1916 presidential election
U.S
Declaring "he kept us out of war" Wilson and Democrats barely defeat Hughes and Republicans (277 to 254 in electoral college)Wilson call for "peace without victory"
Washington D.C
Frustated with his effort to mediate a peace, Wilson becomes convinced that both sides needed to cease hostilitiesGermany resumes unlimited submarine warfare
Berlin
Confident that U.S help would be too late, Germany seeks to starve England into submissionRussian revolution deposes Czar Nicholas
Russia
Instability in Europe encourages Wilson to actWilson ask for declaration of war
Capitol Building - Washington D.C
"The world must be made safe for democracy" Wilson insistsSelective Service Act passed
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 warCantigny
North of Paris
First victory for Americaan troopsGermans surrender, expecting a peace draw up under Wilson´s generous 14 points
Compiegne France
Worst war in world history is over. 10 million soldiers killied, 10 million civilians die from disease and starvationTreaty of Versailles signed
Versailles- France
Germaany signs treaty drafted by "Big four" wich includes huge reparation demandsPeriods
Zimmerman note discovered
Berlin to Mexico City
Foreign minister Zimmerman ask Mexico to join Germany in exchange for return of sothwest U.S Bristish intercept messageWilson ask Congress for greater powers
Washington D.C
Senate, led by La Follete of Wisconsin, refuses to grant Wilson power to wage an undeclared naval warFood Administration formed
Washington D.C
Herbert Hoover heads effort to conserve food and boost agricultural outputCreel Commitee issues official propaganda
Washington D.C
Daily "Oficcial Bulletins" seek the convince Americans of the crusade for freedom and democracy and the bestial nature of the "Huns"War industries board creted
Washington D.C
Led by Bernard Baruch, the WIB set prices and determined what goods should be produced by private industry14 points declared
Capitol Building- Washington D.C
Wilson lists his goals for a war - free world, including a League of NationsChateau- Thierry
France
French and American troops block German advanceBelleau Wood
France
American forces suffer heavy losses but defeat GermansSecond Battle of the Marne
France
Allied forces defeat Germans who begin retreat eastMeuse- Argonne
Easter France
Gen. Pershing loses 120.000 men (10%) of his troops in heavy fightingSedan
Eastern France
American troops cut German supply lines 50 miles behind German front
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