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Archduke Francis Ferdinand Assassinated
On Jume 28, it was Archduke Francis Ferdinand and his wife, Sophie, wedding anniversary. Sophie and Ferdinand were touring Sarajevo in an open car when someone threw a bomb into their car. It rolled off their car and injured an officer. Then someone saw the opportunity to shoot Ferdinand and his wife. -
Austria-Hungary Declare War on Serbia
Austria-Hungary chose this date because it was exactly one month after Archduke Francis Ferdinand and his wife was murdered by a serbian. In reaction to the murder they decided to declare war with them. -
Germany Declares War on Russia
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Germany Declares War on France
Germany declares a war with France because they wanted to attack Russia. France and Russia had an alliance together and if the Germans attacked Russia then the French men would help the Russians. -
Germany Invades Belgium
Germany wrote and asked permission to cross Belgium. Belgium denied them access and the next day Germany invaded Belgium. -
German U-Boats Sink Lusitania
British Lusitania was hit by a torpedo without a warning from a German submarine. Many people died and were drowned. Germany had intent to attack every ship. -
The Zimmerman Note is Discovered
The zimmerman note was a note from the German foreign secretary that was sent to the German ambassader in Mexico. This proposed a Mexican-German alliance in a case of war between the United States and Germany. -
Germany Announces Unrestricted Submarine Warfare
Unrestricted warfare started when germany sun vessels such as freighters and tankers without warning. -
The United States Declares War on Germany
President Wilson asked the Congress for permission to declare war with Germany. He watned to "make the world safe for democracy" -
Russian Monarchy Overthrown
Two revolutions swept through Russia when led to the ending of imperial rule.
