Assasination Of Franz Ferdinand Flashcards
What day did the assassination happen?
28th June 1914
Where did it take place?
Sarajevo
Why was FF visiting?
To inspect Bosnia troops and it was a gift for wife sophie
Who were the black hand?
They were a terrorist group who targeted Austria to force them out of Bosnia. They were trained to use weapons
Who shot him?
Gavrillo princip
How many failed attempts were there?
3
How did Princip get to shoot him?
The driver made a wrong turn onto the street where Princip was
What did Austria see this as an excuse to?
Go to war with Serbia
Who did Austria consult and when?
Germany on 5th July, they sent a letter
What was Germany response referred to as?
A blank cheque, they promised to support Austria no matter what
What did Austria do on July 23rd?
Send Serbia an ultimatum
When did Austria send the ultimatum? I
23rd July
What were some of the demands?
That Austria would have some control over Serbia education systems, media and police
When did Serbia reply?
25th July
What did Serbia reply
They would agree to all but one demand
