1910's
1910 - 1920
Mexican Revolution
Resulted ultimately in the end of the 30 year dictatorship in Mexico and the establishment of a constitutional republic.
1910
The Russian Avant-Garde Movements
There's a theory that the revolution in Russian arts contributed to the political revolution in the country.
1910
Metaphysical Painting
A style of painting developed by the Italian artists Giorgio de Chirico and Carlo Carrà.
1912
Assassination of Franz Ferdinand
Austrian Archduke killed by a Serbian nationalist.
1911
Der Blaue Reiter
One of the two pioneering movements of German Expressionism, Der Blaue Reiter began in Munich as an abstract counterpart to Die Brücke's distorted figurative style.
1913
Construction of Woolworth building
Built in NY, it was the tallest building int he world.
1910
Abstract Art
It is art that does not attempt to represent an accurate depiction of a visual reality but instead use shapes, colors, forms and gestural marks to achieve its effect-
1914
The "Blanck Check" from Germany
Given to Austria a “Blank Check” The “blank check” as a promise of unconditional support for whatever action they might take to punish Serbia.
1914
Austria declared war to Serbia
This is thought to be the beginning of WWI. Austria attacked Serbia, without realizing Russia was on their side, but they were confidence they counted with German support. With Oskar Potiorek as the general in charge.
1914
Britain defended France
They declared that if France were to be attacked they would join the war.
1914
Rusia and Germany against war
Russia and Germany telegraphed to avoid war talking about Serbia and Austria.
1914
France againts Germany
France joined Russia and Austria under Gral. Paul Pau's commands.
1914
Germany asked Britain to stay neutral
If they did this they would not attack France.
1914
Germany's ultimatum to Belgium
1914
Germany's ultimatum to Belgium
1914
Schlieffen Plan
Planned by the germans, to knock out France 1st in order to get to Russia. Passing through Holland and Belgium to take Paris in 6 weeks.
1914
Britain asked to respect Belgium as neutral
If Belgium were to be attacked they would join the war.
1914
Austria declared war to Russia
1914
Austria declared war to Russia
1914
Serbia declaration of war to Germany
1914
Serbia declaration of war to Germany
1914
Germany declared war on Russia
1914
Germany declared war on Russia
1914
Germany declared war on France
1914
Germany declared war on France
1914
Japan declared war on Germany
Japan declared war on Germany through her alliance with Great Britain, signed in 1902.
1914
Battle of Masurian Lakes
Russian First army at Masurian Lakes, over 100,000 Russians were taken prisoner.
1914
Germany attacked Belgium
German troops poured into Belgium as directed under the Schleiffen Plan.
1914
British declaration of war
Germany did not withdraw from Belgium and Britain declared war on Germany.
1914
Battle of Tannenberg
Russian army marched into Prussia and the Germans, surrounded the Russian Second army at Tannenberg. Germans won this round.
1914
Turkey took action in WWI
Turkey entered the war on the side of the central powers and gave help to a German naval bombardment of Russia.
1914
Russia declared war on Turkey
Because of the help given by Turkey to the Germans.
1919
Afghanistan's Independence
1919
Afghanistan's Independence
1914
Britain and France declared war to Turkey
1914
Britain and France declared war to Turkey
1915
Italy joins the war
Italy entered the war on the side of the Allies.
1917
USA declares war on Germany
In response to the sinking, by German U boats, of US ships.
1917
Foundation of Dada Movement
Describes an event in which entertainment, pure chance and total liberty were the decisive elements for making art.
1918
People Act
It was a parliamentary act passed in the final year of the First World War that tripled suffrage in Britain and Ireland and expanded the franchise to include some women.
1918
Armistice signed
At 11 am, in the French town of Redonthes, the Armistice was signed bringing the war to an end.