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Who was assassinated in Sarajevo on June 28th, 1914?
Who was assassinated in Sarajevo on June 28th, 1914?
- Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria (correct)
- Gavrilo Princip, a Bosnian Serb nationalist
- Austria-Hungary's ambassador to Serbia
- Sophie, the wife of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
What was the response of Austria-Hungary to the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
What was the response of Austria-Hungary to the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
- Austria-Hungary started planning a harsh response to Serbia (correct)
- Austria-Hungary appealed to Russia for support
- Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia immediately
- Austria-Hungary sought mediation from Britain and France
What was the purpose of Austria-Hungary's ultimatum to Serbia?
What was the purpose of Austria-Hungary's ultimatum to Serbia?
- To test Serbia's willingness to comply with Austrian demands
- To make impossible demands on Serbia to provoke a response (correct)
- To make Serbia an ally of Austria-Hungary
- To force Serbia to declare war on Austria-Hungary
Who mobilized its army in support of Serbia on July 25th, 1914?
Who mobilized its army in support of Serbia on July 25th, 1914?
What was the consequence of Germany's declaration of war on Russia on July 30th, 1914?
What was the consequence of Germany's declaration of war on Russia on July 30th, 1914?
Why did Britain declare war on Germany and Austria-Hungary on August 4th, 1914?
Why did Britain declare war on Germany and Austria-Hungary on August 4th, 1914?
What was the key factor in the escalation of the July Crisis?
What was the key factor in the escalation of the July Crisis?
What was the outcome of the July Crisis?
What was the outcome of the July Crisis?
How did the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria and his wife Sophie in Sarajevo contribute to the outbreak of World War I?
How did the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria and his wife Sophie in Sarajevo contribute to the outbreak of World War I?
What was the significance of Austria-Hungary's ultimatum to Serbia on July 5th, 1914, in the context of the July Crisis?
What was the significance of Austria-Hungary's ultimatum to Serbia on July 5th, 1914, in the context of the July Crisis?
How did Russia's mobilization of its army on July 25th, 1914, impact the trajectory of the July Crisis?
How did Russia's mobilization of its army on July 25th, 1914, impact the trajectory of the July Crisis?
What role did Germany's backing of Austria-Hungary play in the escalation of the July Crisis?
What role did Germany's backing of Austria-Hungary play in the escalation of the July Crisis?
What was the significance of the domino effect of alliances in the July Crisis?
What was the significance of the domino effect of alliances in the July Crisis?
How did the Scramble for Diplomacy in mid-July 1914 reflect the complexities of the July Crisis?
How did the Scramble for Diplomacy in mid-July 1914 reflect the complexities of the July Crisis?
What was the consequence of Austria-Hungary's declaration of war on Serbia on July 28th, 1914?
What was the consequence of Austria-Hungary's declaration of war on Serbia on July 28th, 1914?
How did the July Crisis ultimately culminate in the outbreak of World War I?
How did the July Crisis ultimately culminate in the outbreak of World War I?
Study Notes
The July Crisis
- The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria and his wife Sophie in Sarajevo by Gavrilo Princip on June 28th, 1914, sparked the crisis.
Austria-Hungary's Response
- Austria-Hungary accused Serbia of being complicit in the assassination and started planning a harsh response in late June to early July.
- Austria-Hungary delivered an ultimatum to Serbia with ten demands, some designed to be impossible to meet, on July 5th, 1914.
The Escalation
- Serbia partially met the demands but appealed to Russia for support, leading to a scramble for diplomacy in mid-July.
- Russia, fearing a weakened Serbia and wanting to protect its influence in the Balkans, mobilized its army in support of Serbia on July 25th, 1914.
- Germany assured Austria-Hungary of its full support, emboldening them to take a hard line, on July 5th, 1914.
War Erupts
- Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia on July 28th, 1914.
- Germany, seeing Russia's mobilization as a threat, declared war on Russia on July 30th, 1914.
- Germany declared war on France, Russia's ally, on August 1st, 1914.
- Britain, bound by an agreement to defend France, declared war on Germany and Austria-Hungary on August 4th, 1914.
Key Point
- The order of events highlights the domino effect of alliances, with Austria-Hungary's aggression against Serbia triggering a chain reaction that drew in Russia, Germany, and finally Britain and France.
The July Crisis
- The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria and his wife Sophie in Sarajevo by Gavrilo Princip on June 28th, 1914, sparked the crisis.
Austria-Hungary's Response
- Austria-Hungary accused Serbia of being complicit in the assassination and started planning a harsh response in late June to early July.
- Austria-Hungary delivered an ultimatum to Serbia with ten demands, some designed to be impossible to meet, on July 5th, 1914.
The Escalation
- Serbia partially met the demands but appealed to Russia for support, leading to a scramble for diplomacy in mid-July.
- Russia, fearing a weakened Serbia and wanting to protect its influence in the Balkans, mobilized its army in support of Serbia on July 25th, 1914.
- Germany assured Austria-Hungary of its full support, emboldening them to take a hard line, on July 5th, 1914.
War Erupts
- Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia on July 28th, 1914.
- Germany, seeing Russia's mobilization as a threat, declared war on Russia on July 30th, 1914.
- Germany declared war on France, Russia's ally, on August 1st, 1914.
- Britain, bound by an agreement to defend France, declared war on Germany and Austria-Hungary on August 4th, 1914.
Key Point
- The order of events highlights the domino effect of alliances, with Austria-Hungary's aggression against Serbia triggering a chain reaction that drew in Russia, Germany, and finally Britain and France.
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A series of events that turned a regional conflict into a global war, triggered by the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. Learn about the key events that led to World War I.
