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This timeline will follow important events of WWI through the use of online audiovisual material. This timeline will examine the series of events and key figures that influenced WWI. This timeline will include descriptions, primary sources, images, and video to tell that story.

Created by mlambly on Oct 26, 2010

Last updated: 10/26/10 at 06:31 PM

• Zimmerman Telegram
  Jul 1, 1917

  Zimmerman Note Feb 28, 1917 This is one of the causes of the Entrance to WWI. A decrypted note to Mexico from Germany "That we shall make war together and make peace together. We shall give generous financial support, and an understanding on our part that Mexico is to reconquer the lost territory in New Mexico, Texas, and Arizona. The details of settlement are left to you."

• Sussex Pledge
  Jul 30, 1915

  After the Germans sunk the French passenger vessel Sussex, the U.S threatened to cut dipolomatic relations with Germany. The German government then promised not to sink liners without warning or without ensuring the passengers' safety.

• Sinking of the Lusitania
  Dec 31, 1914

  In response to the British blockade around Germany, Germany continued unrestricted U-Boat activity. On March 28, 1915, the Lusitania was sunk. Approximately 1200 passengers drowned, and 128 Americans were killed.

• Alliance System in Europe
  1914

  Allied Powers a. GB b. France c. Russia - left in 1917 - Russian Revolution d. Italy Central Powers a. Germany b. Austria-Hungary c. Ottoman Empire d. Bulgaria
  http://www.cyberlearning-world.com/lessons/ushistory/ww1/ww1.htm

• Assassination of Franz Ferdinand
  May 30, 1914

  Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife Sofie, heirs to the future Austria-Hungarian throne, were killed by Gavrilo Princip in Sarajevo, Bosnia