History Time Line 2: The July 1914 Crisis Flashcards
What precipitated the July 1814 Crisis?
The Black Hand assassinates Archduke Francis Ferdinand in Sarajevo on June 28.
From whom did Serbia seek aid? When?
Russia on July 3.
How did the Austro-Hungarians secure their “blank check”? When?
The “Hoyos Mission” of July 5-6.
From Wikipedia, “Austrian-Hungarian Ambassador Szőgyény was received for lunch by Wilhelm II at the Neue Palais in Potsdam on July 5th. Subsequently, Hoyos met Arthur Zimmermann, the Reich’s Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, a supporter of retaliatory action against Serbia. … By July 5th, the two Austro-Hungarian diplomats … were assured of the Reich’s support for the dual monarchy, its only truly loyal ally. This decision was first taken by Wilhelm II at the luncheon he shared with the two Austro-Hungarian representatives, then confirmed in the afternoon at the informal meeting between the German Emperor [Wilhelm II], the Reich Chancellor [Theobald von Bethmann-Hollweg], and the Under-Secretary of State [Arthur Zimmermann] in Potsdam.”
When did Austria-Hungary issue its ultimatum to Serbia?
July 23.
When and how did Serbia respond to the ultimatum?
July 25, and they rejected parts of the ultimatum.
When and how did Austria-Hungary respond to Serbia’s partial rejection of the ultimatum?
They declared war on July 28.
Who was the third power to mobilize? Against whom?
Russia, on July 31, against both Austria-Hungary AND Germany.
Who are the fourth and fifth powers to mobilize?
Both Germany and France, on August 1, the day after Russia mobilizes (though a different article makes it clear that Germany was already planning to mobilize, and was seeking the Kaiser’s permission).
Against whom does Germany declare war first?
Russia on August 1, and France on August 3.
Does Italy join the war on behalf of the Triple Alliance?
No, they declare neutrality on August 2.
When does Germany invade Belgium?
August 4. On that same day, Britain declares war on Germany.
