1. End of World War 1

2. Treaty of Brest-Litovsk
Democracy short lived in Russia
New communist government wants Russia out of WWI quickly.
Treaty ends Russia’s involvement in the war. Signed between Russia & Germany

4. Americans arrive in Europe
Battle of Belleau Wood first battle American troops fight in.
Fresh energetic troops are just what the Allies needed to break the stalemate along the Western Front.

6. Harlem Fighters All volunteer African American Military unit.
Very brave fought in France.

10. Battle of Argonne Forest
Last battle of WWI
Americans destroyed the German forces in 47 days
After this great battle – Germans surrender Sept 1918.

13. Armistice
Definition – is an agreement to stop fighting.

18. Life on the Homefront
Rationing – to save items, for the American servicemen fighting in Europe.
Ration cards were given out for items like butter, coffee, sugar, meat & gasoline.

23. Ms. Emery’s Great Grandfather’s War Ration book