U.S History

Lead to WWI and his wife killed too. The U.S remains neutral. He was from Austria-Hungary

World War I begins in Europe.

German submarine sinks a american ship Lusitania. Nearly 1,200 people die.

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1 million estimated killed and wounded in Battle of Verdun

Avoiding war. Helps president Wilson win reelection.

Russian revolution begins.

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The United States enters World War I.
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Armistice ends war on November 11.

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An influenza epidemic kills millions worldwide.
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