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What was the significance of the day Archduke Franz Ferdinand chose to inspect troops in Sarajevo?
What was the significance of the day Archduke Franz Ferdinand chose to inspect troops in Sarajevo?
- It was the anniversary of the coronation of the Austro-Hungarian Emperor.
- It was the anniversary of the First Battle of Kosovo, a day of Serbian national significance. (correct)
- It marked the end of Ottoman rule in the Balkans.
- It was the archduke's birthday.
How would you best describe the initial attempts of Princip and his group to assassinate the Archduke?
How would you best describe the initial attempts of Princip and his group to assassinate the Archduke?
- Highly coordinated and professionally executed.
- A comedy of errors, characterized by incompetence and missed opportunities. (correct)
- Ruthless and efficient, leaving no room for error
- Marked by careful planning and precision timing.
What decision ultimately placed Princip in the position to assassinate Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife?
What decision ultimately placed Princip in the position to assassinate Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife?
- Confusion between Franz Ferdinand and his driver led to the car stopping near where Princip was located. (correct)
- A tip-off from a sympathetic police officer alerted Princip to the Archduke's location.
- The Archduke decided to visit a local market, deviating from the planned route.
- Princip anticipated the route change and positioned himself accordingly.
What was Sophie's role during the Archduke's visit to Sarajevo?
What was Sophie's role during the Archduke's visit to Sarajevo?
What action did Franz Ferdinand take after the initial bomb attack?
What action did Franz Ferdinand take after the initial bomb attack?
Why was security considered minimal for the Archduke and his wife?
Why was security considered minimal for the Archduke and his wife?
What phrase best describes the unexpected nature of Princip's opportunity to assassinate the Archduke?
What phrase best describes the unexpected nature of Princip's opportunity to assassinate the Archduke?
What was the immediate outcome of Princip's successful assassination?
What was the immediate outcome of Princip's successful assassination?
Which of the following factors contributed most directly to the environment that enabled Gavrilo Princip to assassinate Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
Which of the following factors contributed most directly to the environment that enabled Gavrilo Princip to assassinate Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
How did Emperor Franz Joseph demonstrate his disapproval of Archduke Franz Ferdinand's marriage to Sophie Chotek?
How did Emperor Franz Joseph demonstrate his disapproval of Archduke Franz Ferdinand's marriage to Sophie Chotek?
What motivated Gavrilo Princip to assassinate Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
What motivated Gavrilo Princip to assassinate Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
What role did the Black Hand play in the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
What role did the Black Hand play in the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
Archduke Franz Ferdinand's visit to Sarajevo on June 28, 1914, coincided with what significant event, increasing its political sensitivity?
Archduke Franz Ferdinand's visit to Sarajevo on June 28, 1914, coincided with what significant event, increasing its political sensitivity?
Which of the following best describes the complexity surrounding the Austro-Hungarian throne's succession at the time?
Which of the following best describes the complexity surrounding the Austro-Hungarian throne's succession at the time?
What long-term consequence did Austria's annexation of Bosnia-Herzegovina in 1908 have on the region?
What long-term consequence did Austria's annexation of Bosnia-Herzegovina in 1908 have on the region?
How did Gavrilo Princip's perception of Archduke Franz Ferdinand's visit influence his actions?
How did Gavrilo Princip's perception of Archduke Franz Ferdinand's visit influence his actions?
Which event directly triggered Russia's mobilization at the onset of World War I?
Which event directly triggered Russia's mobilization at the onset of World War I?
What was the primary reason for Germany declaring war on France?
What was the primary reason for Germany declaring war on France?
What event prompted Britain to declare war on Germany?
What event prompted Britain to declare war on Germany?
Why did Japan enter World War I?
Why did Japan enter World War I?
The entry of the Ottoman Empire into World War I on the side of the Central Powers led to which of the following events?
The entry of the Ottoman Empire into World War I on the side of the Central Powers led to which of the following events?
Which countries comprised the initial Allied forces at the very start of World War I in 1914?
Which countries comprised the initial Allied forces at the very start of World War I in 1914?
What was the most immediate consequence of Austria-Hungary declaring war on Serbia?
What was the most immediate consequence of Austria-Hungary declaring war on Serbia?
How did pre-existing treaties and alliances contribute to the escalation of the conflict between Austria-Hungary and Serbia into a large-scale war?
How did pre-existing treaties and alliances contribute to the escalation of the conflict between Austria-Hungary and Serbia into a large-scale war?
Why did Austria-Hungary wait a month after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand to declare war on Serbia?
Why did Austria-Hungary wait a month after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand to declare war on Serbia?
What key miscalculation did Gavrilo Princip and his group of assassins make regarding the potential consequences of their actions?
What key miscalculation did Gavrilo Princip and his group of assassins make regarding the potential consequences of their actions?
Why was Gavrilo Princip not sentenced to death for the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
Why was Gavrilo Princip not sentenced to death for the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
What evidence suggests that Austria-Hungary was looking for an excuse to wage war against Serbia?
What evidence suggests that Austria-Hungary was looking for an excuse to wage war against Serbia?
What was ironic about Princip's plan to commit suicide immediately after the assassination?
What was ironic about Princip's plan to commit suicide immediately after the assassination?
Which statement best reflects the long-term significance of Archduke Franz Ferdinand's assassination?
Which statement best reflects the long-term significance of Archduke Franz Ferdinand's assassination?
What was the primary motivation behind Gavrilo Princip's assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
What was the primary motivation behind Gavrilo Princip's assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
Which empire collapsed as one of the direct results of World War I, indirectly fulfilling one of Princip's potential desires?
Which empire collapsed as one of the direct results of World War I, indirectly fulfilling one of Princip's potential desires?
Why did Germany consider France a greater threat than Russia at the start of the war?
Why did Germany consider France a greater threat than Russia at the start of the war?
Why did the Schlieffen Plan call for an attack through Belgium instead of directly attacking France?
Why did the Schlieffen Plan call for an attack through Belgium instead of directly attacking France?
What was the main consequence of Germany's attack through Belgium?
What was the main consequence of Germany's attack through Belgium?
Why did General Lanrezac order a general retreat of the French 5th Army?
Why did General Lanrezac order a general retreat of the French 5th Army?
In what order did the battles of the Frontiers occur, according to the provided text?
In what order did the battles of the Frontiers occur, according to the provided text?
What complicated the ability of the British Expeditionary Force to support the French 5th Army?
What complicated the ability of the British Expeditionary Force to support the French 5th Army?
What was the primary goal of the Schlieffen Plan?
What was the primary goal of the Schlieffen Plan?
Roughly how many French soldiers died in the battles of Ardennes and Charleroi?
Roughly how many French soldiers died in the battles of Ardennes and Charleroi?
What strategic error did General von Kluck make during the German advance towards Paris?
What strategic error did General von Kluck make during the German advance towards Paris?
What was the primary motivation behind General Gallieni's decision to launch a surprise attack against the German army?
What was the primary motivation behind General Gallieni's decision to launch a surprise attack against the German army?
How did the French capitalize on the extended German supply lines during the First Battle of the Marne?
How did the French capitalize on the extended German supply lines during the First Battle of the Marne?
What role did the French 6th Army, under General Maunoury, play in the First Battle of the Marne?
What role did the French 6th Army, under General Maunoury, play in the First Battle of the Marne?
What was the significance of the French government's evacuation to Bordeaux?
What was the significance of the French government's evacuation to Bordeaux?
What crucial advantage did the French have over the Germans as they prepared for the First Battle of the Marne?
What crucial advantage did the French have over the Germans as they prepared for the First Battle of the Marne?
Why was the survival of the French 5th Army considered so important, even after the costly Battle of the Frontiers?
Why was the survival of the French 5th Army considered so important, even after the costly Battle of the Frontiers?
Which of the following factors contributed to the initial success of the German advance towards Paris?
Which of the following factors contributed to the initial success of the German advance towards Paris?
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June 28, 1914
June 28, 1914
June 28, 1914, the day Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife were assassinated, triggering World War I.
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Heir to the Austro-Hungarian Empire and Habsburg throne, assassinated in Sarajevo.
Emperor Franz Joseph
Emperor Franz Joseph
The Emperor of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, who did not approve of Franz Ferdinand's marriage.
Bosnia-Herzegovina Annexation
Bosnia-Herzegovina Annexation
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Gavrilo Princip
Gavrilo Princip
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The Black Hand
The Black Hand
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Sophie, Duchess of Hohenberg
Sophie, Duchess of Hohenberg
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Sarajevo Visit
Sarajevo Visit
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Wedding anniversary
Wedding anniversary
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First Battle of Kosovo Anniversary
First Battle of Kosovo Anniversary
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Sarajevo
Sarajevo
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Assassins ineptitude
Assassins ineptitude
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Archduke's changed plan
Archduke's changed plan
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Point-blank range pistol shots
Point-blank range pistol shots
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Time of Death
Time of Death
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Who was Gavrilo Princip?
Who was Gavrilo Princip?
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What was the significance assassination?
What was the significance assassination?
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What were Princip's motives?
What were Princip's motives?
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Austria-Hungary declare war?
Austria-Hungary declare war?
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Who supported Austria-Hungary?
Who supported Austria-Hungary?
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What countries mobilized?
What countries mobilized?
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What were the consequences of his actions?
What were the consequences of his actions?
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What was Austria-Hungary looking for?
What was Austria-Hungary looking for?
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Serbia
Serbia
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Austro-Hungarian Empire
Austro-Hungarian Empire
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Treaty/Alliance
Treaty/Alliance
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The Allied Powers (early)
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The Central Powers (early)
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German Aggression (1914)
German Aggression (1914)
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Britain's entry to WWI
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Ottoman Empire in WWI
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Germany's Two-Front War
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Schlieffen Plan
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Invasion of Belgium
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England Enters the War
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Battle of the Frontiers
Battle of the Frontiers
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Lorraine, Ardennes, and Charleroi
Lorraine, Ardennes, and Charleroi
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British Expeditionary Force (BEF)
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General Lanrezac
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French 5th Army
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Bordeaux
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General von Kluck
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German 1st Army's Right Flank
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General Gallieni
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September 6, 1914
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French 6th Army
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Study Notes
- June 28, 1914, marked a pivotal day with Archduke Franz Ferdinand's assassination in Sarajevo.
- The event ignited a chain reaction, leading to the outbreak of World War I.
Austro-Hungarian Succession
- Emperor Franz Joseph's son Rudolf's suicide complicated the Austro-Hungarian succession.
- Archduke Franz Ferdinand, the emperor's nephew, became the heir.
- Franz Joseph disapproved of Franz Ferdinand's marriage to Sophie Chotek due to her non-royal lineage.
- The Emperor excluded their offspring from succession and did not attend the wedding.
Political Tensions in Austro-Hungary
- Conflicts in central Europe intensified with Austria's annexation of Bosnia-Herzegovina in 1908.
- Dissatisfied Serbs caused ongoing tension and clashes with the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
- This tension led to the assassination of Franz Ferdinand and Sophie by Gavrilo Princip.
- Princip, devoted to Serbia, viewed Franz Ferdinand's visit as a chance for a political statement.
- He acquired weapons from the Black Hand, a Serbian society promoting the liberation of Serbs.
The Fateful Day in Sarajevo
- Franz Ferdinand visited Sarajevo for military maneuvers, coinciding with his wedding anniversary.
- Sophie accompanied him in an official capacity.
- The visit occurred on the anniversary of the First Battle of Kosovo in 1389.
- The royal couple traveled in an open-topped car with minimal security.
- Would-be assassins, including Princip, positioned themselves along the motorcade route.
The Assassination Attempt
- The assassins' initial attempts were unsuccessful due to errors and missed opportunities.
- Destiny intervened when Franz Ferdinand decided to visit injured men from a prior bomb attack.
- A wrong turn placed Princip in the perfect position to assassinate Franz Ferdinand and Sophie, who both died within half an hour.
Aftermath and Consequences
- Princip was arrested after failing to commit suicide.
- Due to his age, he received a twenty-year prison sentence where he died of tuberculosis.
- The assassination triggered a chain of events, mobilizing armies across Europe.
Austria-Hungary's Response
- The Austrian government blamed Serbia for the assassination.
- Austria-Hungary secured support from Germany before declaring war on Serbia on July 28, 1914.
- Serbia sought support from Russia via treaty.
- Russia invoked treaties with France and Britain, escalating the conflict beyond local tensions.
Escalation to War
- Alliances came into play, leading governments to choose sides and mobilize for war.
- Europe was divided into two major factions: the Allies (Serbia, France, Britain, Russia) and the Central Powers (Germany, Austria-Hungary).
- By July 28, 1914, large-scale war in Europe became inevitable.
Timeline of Initial Countries Entering the War in 1914
- July 28: Austro-Hungarian Empire declares war on Serbia. Germany allies with Austro-Hungary and declares war on Serbia.
- Russia begins mobilizing for war on July 29, supporting Serbia.
- August 1: Germany declares war on Russia. France mobilizes due to its agreement with Russia.
- August 3: Germany declares war on France, invading neutral Belgium. Britain demands Germany withdraw from Belgium.
- August 4: Germany refuses to withdraw, and Britain declares war.
- August 23: Japan declares war on Germany, honoring an alliance with Britain from 1902.
- October 29: The Ottoman Empire joins the Central Powers, assisting Germany and attacking Russia.
- November 2: Russia declares war on the Ottoman Empire.
- November 5: Britain and France declare war on the Ottoman Empire.
Western Front Overview
- Germany faced a two-front war and implemented the Schlieffen Plan.
- The plan aimed to quickly defeat France before focusing on Russia.
Schlieffen Plan and Attack Through Belgium
- The plan involved attacking France through neutral Belgium to bypass heavy fortifications on the German-French border.
- This action brought England into the war.
Battle of the Frontiers
- The German advance through Belgium met little resistance.
- The French challenged the Germans in the Battle of the Frontiers.
- The engagement was comprised of five battles, fought between French, British and German armies at Lorraine, the Ardennes, Charleroi, and Mons.
Retreat and Reorganization
- The French forces were quickly defeated by the advancing Germans in Lorraine on August 20.
- Approximately 27,000 French soldiers died in the battles of Ardennes and Charleroi.
- General Lanrezac ordered a retreat to prevent total destruction of the French 5th Army, which he saw to prevent French defeat.
- The Battle of the Frontiers was a costly failure for France, resulting in 260,000 casualties, with 140,000 occurring in the last four days alone.
German Advance Towards Paris
- The Allies could not halt the German army, which broke through French defenses and advanced toward Paris.
Paris Prepares for Battle
- The French government evacuated to Bordeaux on September 2, leaving General Gallieni in charge of Paris's defense.
- The German 1st Army pursued the retreating French 5th Army, creating a gap between the two German armies.
- This exposed the German 1st Army's right flank to a potential French counterattack.
The Battle of Marne
- General Gallieni and General Joseph Joffre launched a surprise attack against the Germans, initiating the First Battle of Marne on September 6, 1914.
- The 6th Army attacked the German 1st Army. However,The German 1st Army moved to confront their attackers.
- The French received reinforcements from 6,000 soldiers of the 103rd and 104th regiments, transported by Parisian taxi cabs.
Taxis of Marne
- Parisian taxi cabs rapidly transported troops to contribute to the French and English armies.
- The troops were able to repel the German Army, dash any hopes that the German army had of swift victory on the Western Front
Counterattack
- The French 5th Army and British troops attacked the 2nd Army in the gap between the divided German forces.
- The French captured the Germans off guard and led the Allies to halt the German attack.
- The Battle of Marne was a pivotal victory for the French, stopping the German advance on Paris.
Casualties
- Casualties were estimated to be 250,000 on each side.
Significance
- The battle was significant as it halted the Schlieffen Plan, prolonging the war and influencing the rise of the Third Reich.
Schlieffen Plan
- The Schlieffen Plan aimed to swiftly defeat France before Russia could fully mobilize.
- Germany would bypass French fortifications by attacking through Belgium.
- The plan aimed to defeat France in 42 days, but instead, the battle extended the timeline.
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Explore the circumstances surrounding the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo. This quiz covers Princip's motives, the security lapses, Sophie's role, and the immediate aftermath of this pivotal event that triggered World War I. Test your knowledge of one of history's turning points.
