WORLD WAR 1
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World War 1 lasted from 1914-1917. During World War 1, Europe split into 2 alliances. The Triple Alliance consisted of Austria-Hungary, Germany, Italy, and Turkey. They were also called the Central Powers. The other alliance is called the Triple Entente consisted of England, France, and Russia. The United States entered in 1917. The Triple Entente was also called the Allied Powers. When the United States joined the war, they sided with the Allied Powers (the Triple Entente). World War 1 was said to start when the Archduke and Archduchess Ferdinand of Serbia were assassinated. In 1914, Germany their new technology (U=Boats) to sin a U.S ship, the Lusitania. After that, Arthur Zimmerman (Of Germany) sent a telegram to Mexico saying if they enter the war, they should side with the Central Powers. That made the U.S very angry, so they decided to enter the war siding with the Allied Powers. During the war, GA contributed in many ways. They "hosted" many camps on their lands. The war was very rough, but the Allied Powers ended up winning.
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