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What was a key motivation of Gavrilo Princip and the Black Hand in their assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
What was a key motivation of Gavrilo Princip and the Black Hand in their assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
- To secure an alliance between Austria-Hungary and Serbia.
- To avenge the defeat of Serbia at Kosovo Polje in 1389.
- To accelerate the dissolution of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. (correct)
- To unify all Slavic nations under Austrian rule.
Why did Austria-Hungary delay in taking action after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
Why did Austria-Hungary delay in taking action after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
- They were assessing the full extent of the Black Hand's network.
- They were waiting for the United States to mediate the dispute.
- They were waiting for a request from the Serbian government.
- They feared potential intervention by Russia. (correct)
What was significant about the 'blank check' that Germany gave to Austria-Hungary?
What was significant about the 'blank check' that Germany gave to Austria-Hungary?
- It was a promise of financial aid to modernize the Austrian army.
- It was an agreement to only act in defense following an attack.
- It was a declaration of war against Russia, a guarantee of German support if Russia became involved.
- It guaranteed German support for Austria-Hungary in any conflict, regardless of its cause. (correct)
What was the purpose of Russia's initial mobilization on July 25th?
What was the purpose of Russia's initial mobilization on July 25th?
How did Serbia attempt to soften their rejection of Austria-Hungary's ultimatum?
How did Serbia attempt to soften their rejection of Austria-Hungary's ultimatum?
Despite not being ready, why did Austria-Hungary still declare war on Serbia on July 28th?
Despite not being ready, why did Austria-Hungary still declare war on Serbia on July 28th?
What action by Germany prompted Great Britain to declare war?
What action by Germany prompted Great Britain to declare war?
Why did Germany invade Belgium?
Why did Germany invade Belgium?
Prior to Germany's declaration of war on France, which nation had already mobilized in support of Russia?
Prior to Germany's declaration of war on France, which nation had already mobilized in support of Russia?
By what date were all the major powers of World War I officially at war?
By what date were all the major powers of World War I officially at war?
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Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, the heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne, by Gavrilo Princip, a Bosnian Serb nationalist, on June 28, 1914, is widely considered to be the event that sparked World War I.
Black Hand
Black Hand
A group dedicated to creating a greater Serbia, who assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
Austria-Hungary's Ultimatum
Austria-Hungary's Ultimatum
Austria-Hungary's ultimatum to Serbia, delivered on July 23, 1914, was intentionally harsh and designed to provoke war.
Blank Check
Blank Check
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Pre-Mobilization
Pre-Mobilization
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Serbia's Rejection
Serbia's Rejection
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Austria-Hungary's Declaration of War
Austria-Hungary's Declaration of War
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Germany's Declaration of War on France
Germany's Declaration of War on France
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German Invasion of Belgium
German Invasion of Belgium
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Start of World War I
Start of World War I
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Study Notes
World War I: How It Happened
- The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary, heir to the throne, on June 28, 1914, triggered World War I.
- Gavrilo Princip, a Bosnian Serb nationalist, and other members of the Black Hand, a Serbian nationalist group, assassinated the Archduke in Sarajevo.
- The assassination occurred on the anniversary of the Serbs' defeat at Kosovo Polje in 1389 and on St. Vitus's Day, a significant Slavic nationalist date.
- Franz Ferdinand was a moderate who may have been able to find a solution to the problems of Serbian expansion and Bosnian independence.
- The assassination escalated tensions between Austria-Hungary and Serbia.
- Austria-Hungary's July 23rd ultimatum to Serbia was intentionally harsh, designed to provoke war.
- Austria-Hungary hesitated, fearing Russian intervention, and sought German support.
- Germany issued a "blank check" on July 5th or 6th, pledging support for Austria-Hungary if Russia intervened.
- Russia began preparations for war on July 25th, though not formally mobilizing fully.
- Serbia rejected Austria-Hungary's ultimatum on July 25th, attempting to negotiate.
- Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia on July 28th, despite not being fully prepared.
- Russia fully mobilized on July 30th, prompting a German response.
- France mobilized in support of Russia on August 1st. Germany mobilized and declared war on Russia the same day.
- Germany declared war on France on August 3rd, aiming to invade through Belgium.
- Belgium resisted the invasion on August 4th. Britain issued an ultimatum to Germany to leave Belgium. Germany's refusal led to Britain declaring war.
World War I: A Quick Summary
- By August 4th, 1914, Germany, Austria-Hungary, Russia, Serbia, France, and Great Britain were involved in a full-scale war.
- The war escalated rapidly from the assassination in Sarajevo.
- Austria-Hungary and Serbia expected a more regional conflict.
- The reasons behind the war's escalation will be explored in the next episode of "Crash Course World History."
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