Short Term Causes Of WW1 Flashcards
When did the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand take place?
28th June 1914
Where did the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand occur?
Sarajevo
Who was Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
Heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne
What was the purpose of Archduke Franz Ferdinand’s visit to Sarajevo?
To inspect the Austrian Army
How did the citizens of Sarajevo react to the visit of Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
They seemed pleased to see them
Which terrorist organization was involved in the assassination?
The Black Hand
What was the ethnicity of the members of the Black Hand organization?
Serbians
What was the goal of the terrorists involved in the assassination?
To free all Slave people from the Austro-Hungarian Empire
What specific event did the assassination protest against?
The annexation of Bosnia in 1908 by Austria-Hungary
Who was the successful assassin of Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
Gavrilo Princip
What happened to Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife after the assassination?
They both died
What happened to Gavrilo Princip after the assassination?
He was arrested and died in prison
Who did Austria-Hungary hold responsible for the assassination?
Serbia
What action did Austria-Hungary take against Serbia following the assassination?
Sent them a harsh ultimatum
What was Austria-Hungary’s intention regarding the ultimatum?
Austria-Hungary intended her ultimatum to be rejected and was prepared to bring Russia into the war, given German support.
This indicates a premeditated approach to escalating tensions.
Who was responsible for the bombardment in Belgrade?
Austria-Hungary was responsible for the bombardment in Belgrade, which led to Russia’s partial mobilisation.
This action was a direct provocation that contributed to the outbreak of WW1.
What was Germany’s immediate responsibility in WW1?
Germany’s immediate responsibility lay in the Kaiser’s guarantee of unconditional support to Austria-Hungary.
This guarantee emboldened Austria-Hungary to act aggressively.
What was the Schlieffen Plan?
The Schlieffen Plan was designed to prepare Germany for a war on two fronts.
This plan highlights Germany’s military strategy and readiness for conflict.
What was Britain’s first mistake during the July Crisis?
Britain’s first mistake was its failure to prevent Austria-Hungary from declaring war through the proposed Four Power Conference.
This failure reflected Britain’s diplomatic shortcomings at the time.
True or False: Britain clearly communicated its intention to intervene on the side of Serbia before it was too late.
False
Britain did not make clear its intention to Germany until intervention was no longer feasible.
What was Austria-Hungary’s reaction to the assassination that contributed to the July Crisis?
Austria-Hungary’s reaction was considered an over-the-top response.
This overreaction escalated tensions and led to wider conflict.
Fill in the blank: Germany declared war on ______ and France and invaded Belgium.
Russia
This declaration marked a significant escalation in the conflict.
What was the role of Britain in the lead-up to WW1?
Britain failed to prevent Austria-Hungary’s declaration of war and did not clearly communicate its intentions to Germany.
This lack of clarity contributed to the misunderstandings that led to war.
What might have happened if Austria-Hungary had not reacted aggressively?
Germany might not have entered the war.
This suggests that Austria-Hungary’s actions were pivotal in the escalation of the conflict.
