History- The Outbreak of War Flashcards
What was The Black Hand?
The Black hand was a Serbian Nationalist Group
Where did the Black Hand start and what was its aim?
The Black Hand was started in Serbia with the aim of uniting all the Serbian peoples.
Why was Austria-Hungary afraid of the Black Hand?
Austria-Hungary had many Serbian citizens and feared a rebellion in its lands, especially in Bosnia.
Who was Franz Ferdinand?
Archduke Franz Ferdinand was the air to the Austro-Hungarian throne.
Why did Franz Ferdinand go to Bosnia?
He went to Bosnia to try to strengthen the loyalty of the Bosnian people to Austria-Hungary.
Who killed Franz Ferdinand and who was he?
The Archduke was killed by a Serb student called Princip in Sarajevo in June 1914. Princip was a Black Hand member- Austria was furious!
What happened on 23 JULY ?
Austria- Hungary blames the Serbian government for the assassination, demanding compensation and the right to send troops into Serbia.
What happened on 28 JULY?
Serbia refuses to let these troops in.
Austria- Hungary declares war on Serbia and shells Belgrade.
What happened on 29 JULY?
Russia begins mobilising troops ready to help Serbia.
What happened on 30 JULY ?
Germany demands that Russia stop mobilising.
What happened on 1 AUGUST?
Russia refuses. Germany declares war on Russia.
What happened on 2 AUGUST?
Germany declares war on France.
What happened on 4 AUGUST ?
Germany sends troops through Belgium to attack France, following the Schlieffen Plan. Belgium is neutral, and Britain has agreed to protect Belgium. Britain orders Germany to withdraw. Germany refuses. Britain declares war on Germany.
What happened on 6 AUGUST?
Austria- Hungary declares war on Russia.
