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 ===== Assassination at Sarajevo ===== ===== Assassination at Sarajevo =====
  
-The immediate catalyst for the war occurred on June 28, 1914, when **[[archduke_franz_ferdinand|Archduke Franz Ferdinand]]**, heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne, was assassinated in Sarajevo by Bosnian Serb nationalist **[[gavrilo_princip|Gavrilo Princip]]**. [(history>History.com – World War I. https://www.history.com/topics/world-war-i/world-war-i-history)]+The immediate catalyst for the war occurred on June 28, 1914, when **[[people:archduke_franz_ferdinand|Archduke Franz Ferdinand]]**, heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne, was assassinated in Sarajevo by Bosnian Serb nationalist **[[people:gavrilo_princip|Gavrilo Princip]]**. [(history>History.com – World War I. https://www.history.com/topics/world-war-i/world-war-i-history)]
  
 Austria-Hungary responded with an ultimatum to Serbia. Diplomatic tensions escalated rapidly, and alliance obligations soon drew multiple nations into the conflict. [(>history)] Austria-Hungary responded with an ultimatum to Serbia. Diplomatic tensions escalated rapidly, and alliance obligations soon drew multiple nations into the conflict. [(>history)]
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 ===== The United States Enters the War ===== ===== The United States Enters the War =====
  
-Although initially neutral, the United States increasingly supported Allied nations through financial and material assistance. Several developments contributed to American entry into the war, including unrestricted German submarine warfare and the **[[zimmermann_telegram|Zimmermann Telegram]]**. [(archives>National Archives – World War I. https://www.archives.gov)]+Although initially neutral, the United States increasingly supported Allied nations through financial and material assistance. Several developments contributed to American entry into the war, including unrestricted German submarine warfare and the **[[history:zimmermann_telegram|Zimmermann Telegram]]**. [(archives>National Archives – World War I. https://www.archives.gov)]
  
 On April 6, 1917, the United States formally declared war on Germany. [(>archives)] On April 6, 1917, the United States formally declared war on Germany. [(>archives)]
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 Companies including: Companies including:
  
-* **[[ford_motor_company|Ford Motor Company]]** +* **[[organization:ford_motor_company|Ford Motor Company]]** 
-* **[[general_motors|General Motors]]**+* **[[organization:general_motors|General Motors]]**
 * Dodge Brothers * Dodge Brothers
 * Packard Motor Car Company * Packard Motor Car Company
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 ===== Treaty of Versailles ===== ===== Treaty of Versailles =====
  
-The conflict formally concluded with the **[[treaty_of_versailles|Treaty of Versailles]]** in 1919. The treaty imposed territorial losses, military restrictions, and reparations on Germany. [(versailles>United States Department of State – Treaty of Versailles. https://history.state.gov)]+The conflict formally concluded with the **[[history:treaty_of_versailles|Treaty of Versailles]]** in 1919. The treaty imposed territorial losses, military restrictions, and reparations on Germany. [(versailles>United States Department of State – Treaty of Versailles. https://history.state.gov)]
  
 Many historians argue that elements of the treaty contributed to political instability and economic hardship that later influenced the rise of extremist movements in Europe. [(>versailles)] Many historians argue that elements of the treaty contributed to political instability and economic hardship that later influenced the rise of extremist movements in Europe. [(>versailles)]
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 **[[world_war_i|World War I]]** remains one of the most consequential events in modern history. Its impact extended far beyond the battlefield, shaping politics, economics, technology, and international relations for generations. [(>britannica)] [(>nps)] **[[world_war_i|World War I]]** remains one of the most consequential events in modern history. Its impact extended far beyond the battlefield, shaping politics, economics, technology, and international relations for generations. [(>britannica)] [(>nps)]
  
-For Michigan, the war accelerated industrial growth and demonstrated the state's manufacturing capabilities. The experience gained by companies such as **[[ford_motor_company|Ford Motor Company]]** and other manufacturers would later contribute to the state's extraordinary role in the **[[arsenal_of_democracy|Arsenal of Democracy]]** during **[[world_war_ii|World War II]]**. In many respects, World War I laid the foundation for Michigan's emergence as one of the most important industrial regions in the world. [(>fordheritage)] [(>michiganhistory)]+For Michigan, the war accelerated industrial growth and demonstrated the state's manufacturing capabilities. The experience gained by companies such as **[[organization:ford_motor_company|Ford Motor Company]]** and other manufacturers would later contribute to the state's extraordinary role in the **[[arsenal_of_democracy|Arsenal of Democracy]]** during **[[world_war_ii|World War II]]**. In many respects, World War I laid the foundation for Michigan's emergence as one of the most important industrial regions in the world. [(>fordheritage)] [(>michiganhistory)]
  
 ===== See Also ===== ===== See Also =====
  
 * **[[world_war_ii|World War II]]** * **[[world_war_ii|World War II]]**
-* **[[treaty_of_versailles|Treaty of Versailles]]** +* **[[history:treaty_of_versailles|Treaty of Versailles]]** 
-* **[[charles_lindbergh|Charles Lindbergh]]** +* **[[people:charles_lindbergh|Charles Lindbergh]]** 
-* **[[ford_motor_company|Ford Motor Company]]** +* **[[organization:ford_motor_company|Ford Motor Company]]** 
-* **[[arsenal_of_democracy|Arsenal of Democracy]]** +* **[[history:arsenal_of_democracy|Arsenal of Democracy]]** 
-* **[[zimmermann_telegram|Zimmermann Telegram]]**+* **[[history:zimmermann_telegram|Zimmermann Telegram]]**
  
 ~~REFNOTES~~ ~~REFNOTES~~
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