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The Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand on June 28, 1914, by Gavrilo Princip, a Bosnian Serb nationalist, set off a chain of events leading to World War I. This act of violence in Sarajevo escalated into the July Crisis, with Austria-Hungary's ultimatum to Serbia, and subsequent declarations of war involving major European powers. The conflict's outbreak was fueled by complex alliances, nationalist fervor, and military strategies, such as Germany's Schlieffen Plan. The Sarajevo assassination had far-reaching global implications, reshaping the geopolitical landscape and influencing international relations for years to come.

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Date and victims of Sarajevo assassination

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June 28, 1914 - Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria and his wife Sophie

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Aim of Young Bosnia and Black Hand

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Liberate South Slavic peoples from Austro-Hungarian rule

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Consequence of Sarajevo assassination

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Triggered events leading to World War I, caused political crisis in Austro-Hungarian Empire

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The murder of ______ ______ ______ sparked the July Crisis, leading to a series of diplomatic activities among European nations.

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Archduke Franz Ferdinand

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On July 23, Austria-Hungary, supported by ______, presented Serbia with a deliberately harsh ultimatum.

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Germany

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Despite Serbia's partial agreement to the demands, Austria-Hungary cut off diplomatic ties and waged war on July ______.

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28

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Germany declared war on ______ and ______, following Russia's mobilization to defend Serbia, setting off a chain reaction among allied European countries.

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Russia France

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Anti-Serb violence post-assassination

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Violence against Serbs erupted in Sarajevo and Austro-Hungarian Empire; homes and businesses destroyed, lives lost.

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Authorities' role in anti-Serb violence

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Authorities ignored or encouraged violence, leading to widespread persecution of Serbs.

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Schutzkorps and Serb oppression

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Schutzkorps, mainly Bosniaks, formed to oppress Serbs, intensifying ethnic strife.

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To avoid a drawn-out conflict on two fronts with ______ and ______, Germany's Schlieffen Plan aimed for a swift triumph over France.

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France Russia

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The ______ invasion of Belgium on ______ breached the 1839 Treaty of London, leading to the UK's entry into World War I.

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German August 4, 1914

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Bound to uphold Belgian neutrality by a treaty, the ______ faced a tough choice when Germany invaded Belgium, sparking their declaration of war.

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United Kingdom

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Immediate crisis post-Sarajevo event

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Assassination triggered a diplomatic crisis, leading to ultimatums and rapid mobilization of armies.

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Pre-WWI European tensions

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Nationalism, militarism, and complex alliances had created a volatile environment ripe for conflict.

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Post-WWI geopolitical changes

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War resulted in new national borders, collapse of empires, and reshaped global power dynamics.

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The Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

On June 28, 1914, Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria, heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne, and his wife, Sophie, Duchess of Hohenberg, were assassinated in Sarajevo by Gavrilo Princip, a Bosnian Serb nationalist associated with the group Young Bosnia. This organization, supported by elements within the Serbian military society known as the Black Hand, aimed to liberate South Slavic peoples from Austro-Hungarian rule. The assassination triggered a series of diplomatic and military actions that led to the outbreak of World War I. The event had a significant impact on the Austro-Hungarian Empire, creating a political crisis that historian Christopher Clark has compared to a "9/11 effect" due to its profound and far-reaching consequences.
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The July Crisis and the Path to War

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand led to the July Crisis, a month of diplomatic maneuvering among the European powers. Austria-Hungary, with backing from Germany, issued an ultimatum to Serbia on July 23 with demands intended to be unacceptable, in an effort to justify military action against Serbia. Serbia's partial compliance with the ultimatum was not enough to prevent Austria-Hungary from breaking off diplomatic relations and declaring war on July 28. Russia's mobilization in defense of Serbia prompted Germany to declare war on Russia and France, activating a network of alliances that quickly involved all the major European powers in the conflict.

The Escalation of Hostilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina

In the wake of the assassination, anti-Serb violence flared in Sarajevo and other parts of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, with authorities often turning a blind eye or even encouraging the unrest. This led to the persecution of Serbs, including the destruction of homes and businesses, and the loss of lives. The Schutzkorps, a paramilitary unit composed mainly of Bosniaks, was formed and contributed to the oppression of the Serb population. The violence and repressive measures taken against the Serbs exacerbated ethnic tensions in the already volatile region.

Mobilization and the Onset of World War I

The July Crisis set off a chain reaction of military mobilizations. Austria-Hungary and Germany were the first to mobilize, followed by Russia and France. Germany's war plan, known as the Schlieffen Plan, required a quick victory over France to avoid a prolonged two-front war with France and Russia. The United Kingdom, bound by the 1839 Treaty of London to protect Belgian neutrality, faced a dilemma as Germany's invasion of Belgium on August 4, 1914, violated this treaty. Ultimately, the UK declared war on Germany, marking the full-scale commencement of World War I.

The Global Implications of the Sarajevo Assassination

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand had profound global implications, setting in motion a conflict that would engulf Europe and have lasting effects on the world stage. The intricate web of alliances, combined with nationalist sentiments and aggressive military postures, created a precarious situation where a single incident could lead to a worldwide conflagration. The events in Sarajevo thus not only precipitated an immediate crisis but also revealed the deep-seated tensions that had been simmering in Europe, culminating in a war that would redraw the geopolitical map and influence international relations for generations.