The short term cause of World War 1 - 2 Flashcards
Franz Ferdinand Assassination (19 cards)
Who was Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
The heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne, assassinated on 28 June 1914 in Sarajevo.
What was the Black Hand?
A secret Serbian nationalist group that planned the assassination of Franz Ferdinand.
When did the assassination of Franz Ferdinand take place?
28 June 1914.
Why did some Bosnians resent Austria-Hungary?
Bosnia was part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire but many Bosnians wanted to join Serbia, their neighbor, instead.
What happened during the first assassination attempt?
A bomb was thrown at the Archduke’s car but missed. The attacker was caught.
How was Franz Ferdinand actually killed?
Gavrilo Princip shot him and his wife Sophie while they were in a car near a café after their driver took a wrong turn.
Who was Gavrilo Princip?
A Bosnian Serb nationalist and member of the Black Hand who assassinated Franz Ferdinand.
What illness did Gavrilo Princip have?
Tuberculosis (he died in prison four years later).
How did the assassination lead to World War I? (timeline style)
28 July – Austria-Hungary attacks Serbia.
29 July – Russia mobilizes to protect Serbia.
1 August – Germany declares war on Russia.
3 August – Germany declares war on France.
4 August – Germany invades Belgium → Britain declares war on Germany.
6 August – Austria-Hungary declares war on Russia.
Why did Germany invade Belgium?
To reach France quickly as part of the Schlieffen Plan (attack France first, then Russia).
What was the “spark” that started WWI?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
What happened on 28 July 1914?
Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia.
What happened on 29 July 1914?
Russia, who had promised to support Serbia, prepared for war against Austria-Hungary.
What happened on 1 August 1914?
Germany declared war on Russia.
What happened on 3 August 1914?
Germany declared war on France and invaded Belgium.
What happened on 4 August 1914?
Britain declared war on Germany after it invaded Belgium.
What happened on 6 August 1914?
Austria-Hungary declared war on Russia.
What illness did Gavrilo Princip have?
Tuberculosis — he was expected to die young and accepted the risk of assassination.
Why was the assassination route changed on the day?
After the bombing failed, officials decided to take a different route but forgot to tell the driver, leading them right to Princip.
