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  1. World War I: Summary, Causes & Facts - HISTORY

    Oct 29, 2009 · World War I, also known as the Great War, started in 1914 after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria. His murder escalated into a war across Europe that lasted until …

  2. World War I: Causes and Timeline | HISTORY

    World War I was fought from 1914 to 1918. Learn more about World War I combatants, battles and generals, and what cau...

  3. 8 Events that Led to World War I - HISTORY

    Apr 6, 2021 · Imperialism, nationalistic pride and mutual alliances all played a part in building tensions that would erupt into war.

  4. Why Did the US Enter World War I? | HISTORY

    Apr 6, 2017 · The United States entered World War I in 1917, following the sinking of the British ocean liner Lusitania and the sho...

  5. The United States officially enters World War I - HISTORY

    Feb 9, 2010 · When World War I erupted in 1914, President Woodrow Wilson pledged neutrality for the United States, a position that the vast majority of Americans favored. Britain, however, was one of …

  6. Germany’s World War I Debt Was So Large It Took 91 Years to Pay Off

    Jun 27, 2019 · After the Treaty of Versailles called for punishing reparations, <br> economic collapse, the rise of Naziism, and another world war thwarted Germany's ability to pay.

  7. Kaiser Wilhelm II - WWI, Abdication & Death | HISTORY

    Apr 14, 2010 · Wilhelm II (1859-1941) was the last German kaiser (emperor) and king of Prussia from 1888 to 1918, and one of the mos...

  8. How Airplanes Were Used in World War I - HISTORY

    Feb 10, 2022 · Even though airplanes were a relatively new invention, the race for air superiority started during World War I.

  9. Treaty of Versailles: Definition, Terms, Dates & WWI | HISTORY

    Oct 29, 2009 · The Treaty of Versailles was signed in 1919 and set harsh terms for Germany’s surrender to Allied powers after World ...

  10. Why World War I Ended With an Armistice Instead of a Surrender

    Oct 31, 2018 · On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, fighting in World War I halted-but it would not be until ...