Timeline WWI by Fiorella Marquina Ferrufino

Assasination of Franz Ferdinand, 1914

marquifa27_2 — 2025-04-04 17:35:52 UTC

Archduke Franz Ferdinand was next in line for the throne of Austria-Hungary. A country that was just south of Austria-Hungary was Serbia. Serbia needed a chunk of land the Southern Austria-Hungary because the majority of population were Serbs. Serbia asked ruler and next ruler if that would be possible, but they denied. Due to the denied offer, Serbia looked for revenge. A Pervious attempt of getting revenge on Franz Ferdinand had failed, so Gavrilo Princip took care of that. On June 28, 1914, Gavrilo shot Franz Ferdinand and his wife from a moving vehicle killing both of them and starting more serious conflict later on. Conflict that eventually came along was the start WWI.

Trench Warfare

marquifa27_2 — 2025-04-04 17:47:48 UTC

The beginning of Trenches started during WWI, partially in France and Belgium. The purpose of the trenches was to protect soldiers and to keep away from machine gun and chemical warfare. These trenches were horrible. They were filled with rats, diseases, injured people with horrifying infections, and everything gross you can imagine. The construction of them were deep and in a zig zag pattern.

Battle of Marne, 1914.

marquifa27_2 — 2025-04-04 17:57:24 UTC

In August of 1914, Germany invaded Belgium, planning to advance its way into France. All part of Schlieffen plan. But the plan did not go as they thought, because French and British forces stopped the German advance into France. Forcing them drawback and preventing the quick victory they had hoped for. Making the Allied forces winners.

Sinking of the Lusitania

marquifa27_2 — 2025-04-04 18:00:27 UTC

In May of 1915 a large ship named the RMS Lusitania was cruising off the coast of Irland. Suddenly a German U-Boat torpedoed and sunk the Lusitania. This all concluded the deaths of 1,198 out of 1,959 people. 128 of them being Americans. Because of this horrifying event, peoples political opinions on United States America against Germany had an outrage.

Battle of Somme

marquifa27_2 — 2025-04-08 02:58:14 UTC

The battle of Somme took place from July 1 to November 18, 1916. This was one of the largest wars during WWI. This war relieved some pressure on the French forces. The first day there were 60,000 casualties. The amount of deaths marked the bloodiest day in British war history. This war introduced many benefits like tanks and the usage of trench warfare.

Battle of Verdun

marquifa27_2 — 2025-04-08 03:03:42 UTC

The Battle of Verdun went from February 21 to December 18, 1916. Another large war. This war was mainly between French and German forces. Due to the heavy artillery usage and trench warfare it caused around 700,000 deaths. Verdun became a symbol because the motto "They shall not pass" showing the French defending at all costs.

Zimmerman Telegram

marquifa27_2 — 2025-04-08 03:10:45 UTC

The Zimmerman Telegram was a secret diplomatic communications sent by the Germans to Mexico on January 16, 1917. This telegram shifted the war completely because of what the telegram was saying. The telegram stated that Germany was going to help Mexico gain back lost territories that included Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona. When the U.S government found out it, created hatred against Germany. In all the U.S made the decision to go against Germany.

Woodrow Wilson and 14 Points

marquifa27_2 — 2025-04-08 03:16:48 UTC

On January 1918, Woodrow Wilson introduced the 14 points. These points were "problem solvers" to end WWI. The points emphasized self-determination, free trade, disbarment, and establishment of a League of Nations to establish peace. Because some of the points were put into the Treaty of Versailles it later on caused criticism and conflict.

Armistice

marquifa27_2 — 2025-04-08 03:20:59 UTC

On November 11th 1918, at 11 a.m., The Armistice was signed which declared an end the WWI. This agreement between Allies and Germany need Germany to give up troops and military equipment. It settled for the Paris Peace Conference and the Treaty of Versailles to establish long lasting peace.

Treaty of Versailles

marquifa27_2 — 2025-04-08 03:26:49 UTC

The Treaty of Versailles officially ended the war. This ending benefited many countries except Germany. Germany was held responsible for the entire war. This caused Germany to pay war reparations, loose territories, and economic downfall. This was aiming to prevent future conflicts but in reality made things worse. Because Germany was in such a vulnerable state they believed anyone who said that they could fix Germany. Especially those who were one of the causes of WWII.