Timeline Flashcards
What event is referred to as ‘The SPARK’?
The Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary
This event is considered the catalyst for the outbreak of World War I.
Who assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
Gavrilo Princip
He was an 18-year-old Bosnian Serb nationalist and a member of the Black Hand.
What was the Black Hand?
A secret society seeking to unite all Serbs under an independent nation.
The Black Hand played a significant role in the assassination of Franz Ferdinand.
What was Austria-Hungary’s response to the assassination?
Austria-Hungary blamed Serbia for the assassination.
What did Serbia do in response to the allegations?
Serbia denied any connection to the assassination.
What is the ‘Blank Cheque’ issued by Germany?
Germany’s agreement to support Austria-Hungary no matter its decision.
This was a crucial step in escalating the conflict.
What demands did Austria-Hungary send to Serbia on July 23, 1914?
A list of demands expecting full compliance.
How did Serbia respond to Austria-Hungary’s ultimatum?
Serbia accepted most demands but refused to allow Austrian police inside its borders.
What action did Austria-Hungary take on July 28, 1914?
Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia.
What did Russia do on July 30, 1914?
Russia mobilized its army to support Serbia.
What significant action did Germany take on August 1, 1914?
Germany declared war on Russia.
What was the Schlieffen Plan?
A German military strategy to invade France through Belgium.
What happened on August 3, 1914?
Germany declared war on France and invaded Belgium.
Why did Britain declare war on Germany on August 4, 1914?
Britain declared war honoring its 1839 treaty with Belgium.
What was the consequence of Britain’s declaration of war for Canada?
Canada automatically joined the war as part of the British Empire.
