No World War 1

On June 28, 1914, the future Emperor Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary faced an assassination attempt. The attempt was unsuccessful and he proceeded on to his scheduled Town Hall reception. Following this reception, he went to the hospital and visited the victims of the assassination attempt. 2 years later, on November 21, 1916, Emperor Franz Joseph would die of natural causes and Franz Ferdinand would become Emperor.

Timeline

 * June 28, 1914: Franz Ferdinand, future Emperor of Austria-Hungary, survives assassination attempt.
 * August 15, 1914: Panama Canal opens.
 * November 3, 1914: In the US mid-term elections, Republicans gain nearly 60 seats in the House of Representatives, but Democrats still maintain a majority.
 * December, 1914: The Conservative Party wins a majority in the UK elections, ending 5 years of a hung Parliament. Andrew Bonar Law becomes Prime Minister.
 * November 7, 1916: Woodrow Wilson is defeated by Republican challenger Charles Evans Hughes. Republicans gain a narrow majority in the House. The Senate remains under Democrat control.
 * November 21, 1916: Franz Joseph becomes Emperor of Austria
 * December 8, 1917 : British economy collapses, leads to political instability.
 * January 22, 1920: Great Britain renounces monarchy; adopts fascist dictatorship under William Wallace, a direct descendant of the same name.
 * February 15, 1920 ': Wallace expands Britains military leading to rapid recovery of its economy.  Wallace increases troop prescence in Britain's colonies, including Canada.  US becomes concerned over British troop buildup in Canada. US President Hughes asks Congress to increase military spending.
 * August 1, 1921': British troop level in Canada reaches 100,000. US issues ultimatum to Britain, withdraw by Jan. 1, 1922 or face war.
 * August 22, 1921': Wallace orders blockade of the American east coast. British troops invade Detroit through Windsor.
 * August 23, 1921': US declares war against Great Britain. Prepares for long conflict. Great War 1921-1928 Austria-Hungary offers help to America.
 * March 11, 1922:' Long Battle of Detroit ends in American victory. British surrender city next day.
 * April 16, 1922': Mexico declares war on US sides with British. Russia follows suit. US very survival at stake facing threats from all sides of its borders.
 * November 12, 1924': Battle of Texas bloodiest engagement of The Great War.  British, Mexican, Russian troops deliver crushing blow to US forces. Battle lasts 56 days.
 * December 1, 1924': Germany enters war on US side. France remains nuetral. Germany and Austria-Hungary attack the English coast. German subs sink blockade ships off American coast.