Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
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What was the date of the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand?

  • 27th June 1914
  • 1st July 1914
  • 28th June 1914 (correct)
  • 30th June 1914

How many teenage Serbian terrorists were involved in the assassination plot?

  • 10
  • 12
  • 20
  • 17 (correct)

What did the second assassin, Gabrinovics, do after throwing the bomb?

  • Fired subsequent shots
  • Swallowed poison and jumped into the river (correct)
  • Escaped on foot
  • Caught by the police

What was the initial plan for the Archduke's procession?

<p>To avoid the crowds by taking a new route (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who fired the fatal shots that killed Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife?

<p>Gavrilo Princip (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What occurred after the first assassination attempt failed?

<p>The cars accelerated away fearing more bombs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Archduke Franz Ferdinand wear during the procession?

<p>A military uniform (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the fate of Gavrilo Princip after the assassination?

<p>He was taken to prison (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the bullets fired by Gavrilo Princip?

<p>Both the Archduke and Sophie were hit (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Princip express his feelings about the assassination in 1916?

<p>He regretted firing the shots (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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What was the Sarajevo assassination?

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary and his wife Sophie, on June 28, 1914, in Sarajevo. This event triggered a chain reaction that led to the start of World War I.

Who were the Black Hand?

A group of young Serbian nationalists who aimed to bring an end to Austrian rule over Bosnia and Herzegovina. They believed the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand would help achieve this goal.

What was the first attempt on Ferdinand's life?

The assassination attempt where a bomb was thrown at the Archduke's car but failed to kill him.

What was the "Sarajevo Conspiracy?"

A plot to assassinate Archduke Franz Ferdinand by a group of Serbian nationalists, aiming to free Bosnia from Austria-Hungary's rule.

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Who were the 17 assassins in Sarajevo?

A group of 17 young Serbian nationalists who were sworn to kill Franz Ferdinand. They believed that his death would liberate Bosnia from Austrian rule.

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Who was Gabrinovics?

One of the assassins who threw a bomb at the Archduke's car, but it did not kill him. He then swallowed poison and jumped into the river.

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Who was Gavrilo Princip?

One of the assassins who initially left, but then discovered the Archduke was still alive and killed him with two gunshots.

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What was the key change in the Archduke's route?

The route change that led the Archduke’s car directly past Gavrilo Princip, allowing him to kill the Archduke. This was not the intended route and led to the assassination.

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What was the immediate consequence of the assassination?

A direct consequence of the Archduke's assassination. Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia, which then triggered a chain of events leading to World War I.

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What was the significance of the Archduke's assassination?

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife, Sophie, was a pivotal event, serving as a catalyst for the outbreak of World War I, also known as the Great War.

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Study Notes

Archduke Franz Ferdinand Assassination

  • Date: 28th June 1914
  • Location: Sarajevo, Austria-Hungary
  • Target: Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne, and his wife Sophie
  • Assassins: Multiple Serbian terrorists, part o l f a group aiming to kill the Archduke.

Assassination Details

  • Initial Plan: The assassins planned to target the Archduke's car.
  • Bombing Attempt: One assassin (Gabrinovics) threw a bomb, but it exploded under a different car, hurting others.
  • Second Assassination Attempt: Princip fired two shots, hitting the Archduke and Sophie, causing their deaths.
  • Fleeing: Several assassins escaped, but almost all were eventually caught.
  • Archduke's Fate: After the assassination attempt, the Archduke followed by his wife proceeded to hospital, where Sophie died a short while after.

Aftermath and Consequences

  • Public Reaction: The crowd initially reacted by beating Gabrinovics.
  • Archduke's Death: The Archduke and wife died within minutes of being shot.
  • Imprisonment: Princip was taken into custody.
  • Punishments: The plotters were all eventually caught, but the death penalty was carried out on the organizer.
  • Later Statements: In 1916, Princip reportedly stated that he wouldn't have fired the shots had he known the outcome.

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