Assassination of Frans Ferdinand Flashcards
What date did Frans Ferdinand die?
28th June 1914
Who made the first attempt to kill him?
Cebrinovic
What terrorist group killed Frans?
The Black hand
Why did the first attempt fail?
The grenade bounced into the middle of the road injuring 20 including the driver
Why did the car go along a different route?
The driver was not informed of the change in plans and took a wrong turn
Who did the car stall in front of?
Gavrilo Princip
Who shot Sophie and Frans?
Gavrilo Princip
Who does Austria-Hungary blame for Frans’ death?
Serbia
What does Austria-Hungary issue to Serbia as a response to the assassination?
A 10 point ultimatum
How do Serbia react to Austria-Hungary’s ultimatum?
They accept all but one - to give land to Austria-Hungary
Who decides to back Austria-Hungary no matter what?
Kaiser Wilhelm II (Germany)
On what day does Austria-Hungary declare war on Serbia?
28th July 1914
When does Russia mobilise their army?
30th July 1914
Who declares war on Russia after they mobilise their army and when?
Germany on August 1st 1914
What happened in Belgrade on the 28th of July?
Austria-Hungary bomb the city
