The War Of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

World War I was a tragic episode in European history. As with most wars, there were some causes that led to this event. A few of these causes were militarism, alliances, and imperialism. The first spark of the war was on June 28, 1914 when the Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife were assassinated by a Serbian nationalist group called the Black Hand. The Austrian leaders demanded an apology from Serbia, they got upset and Russia said they would help Serbia. With no apology and the threat of Russia, on June 28 Austria-Hungary declared war on them; Russia in return declared war on Austria-Hungary. Germany declared war on Russia, France on both Germany and Austria-Hungary. Finally Britain had joined France and Russia, then all of Europe was at war.

This leads to the conclusion that the European powers were ready for war in 1914. It is important to realize that since the European powers made alliances with each other, small arguments concerning one power might lead to a war involving all the powers. In the case of the assassination of Franz Ferdinand, this situation created a serious misunderstanding between Austria-Hungary and Serbia and as a result, the other nations in Europe involved in alliances with either 2 countries were obligated to support them. Alliances were originally created strictly for defensive purposes but by 1910, many of the alliances had changed their character like the Austro-German alliance. Germany promised to give military aid to Austria-Hungary to invade Serbia and on the other hand, Russia provided Serbia with military assistance. As alliances had become instruments of national aggression, the chances of war doubled. The probability of Austria-Hungary to declare war on Serbia due to the death of their heir increased because Austria-Hungary could rely on the support of Germany to help achieve its goal. In addition, this fragile interlock of alliances relied on the leaders of the European countries to act reasonably however, this was not the case in the situation of World War 1. The Kaiser of Germany felt his country was being denied the chance to unleash its full potential by Britain so the power hungry ruler was determined to

The most anticipated war in history, World War One, started off with the assassination of the heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne, Franz Ferdinand. As a result, Austria-Hungary gave the killer’s country, Serbia, an opportunity to take ownership and apologize to A/H’s government. Without a response from Serbia, A/H declares war, launching the July Crisis- one of many of Europe’s fighting frenzies. Countries were declaring war on each other, gathering secret alliances, and building their armies. The Crisis continuously built its longevity until declared as a Great War, a nickname for World War One. Knowing which event pushed the world to arm themselves, historians had asked what the underlying causes for the war were. Causes for the war were alliances, imperialism, nationalism, and most destructive, militarism.

In the late 1800’s and early 1900’s Europe was becoming a tinder box for a possible great war. Every country was extremely determined on spreading their empires. Additionally they began to form alliances, France with England and Germany with Austria-Hungry. Then on June 28th 1914 a Bosnian-Serb nationalist assassinated the Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife practically igniting Europe and the world into a massive war. This assassination was viewed as an act of war and Russia came in to assist their ally Serbia. Germany naturally had to declare war on Russia to help Austria-Hungry. France and England then joined in to assist Russia.

Despite being one of the largest and most detrimental wars in Europe’s history, World War I was started by the action of one single person. In June of 1914, the Archduke of Austria- Hungary was assassinated by a Serbian assassin while visiting Serbia. After this, there was tension when Serbia refused to Austria- Hungary apologize for the killing of their Archduke. This continued to escalate until Austria- Hungary declared war on Serbia. Following this, war broke out between countries all around Europe, leading to World War I. Although, the war would not have grown as large as it did if it weren’t for a few factors that allowed the spark of the assassination of the Archduke of Austria- Hungary- Hungary to ignite an entire fire. Many countries

World War I, or the Great War, was one of the largest widespread wars in all of world history. However, it set the path for World War II when other countries came to blame Germany and thus crushing their government and economy, and amassed large destruction over multiple countries in Europe, such as Britain, France, and Germany, especially. It is important to understand how these wars came to be. During a dispute between Austria-Hungary and Serbia,which led to the assassination of the Austria-Hungarian leader Archduke Franz Ferdinand, years of separate alliances, bad international relations, and growth of arms all brought up the then inevitable outbreak of World War I.

The common belief is that the assassination of the Archduke Ferdinand is the cause of World War One, but underneath lies a deeper cause. During the early 1900s Europe controlled more then 90% of Africa and 50% of Asia. England was taking charge and “encouraging” countries to follow their lead to success . Tension had been building between the Allies for many years, but the assassination had let of a certain flame. WW I was caused by nationalism which lead to Imperialism and Militarism.

The Guns of August by Barbara W. Tuchman paints a vivid portrayal of the Europe, pre-World War I. It discussed the actions of individuals and world leaders and how it plunged the world into The Great War that laid the groundwork for the world as we know it today. As most people understand, myself included, it is a common belief that World War I was only caused by the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir apparent to the throne of Austria-Hungary. While this is the trigger event that sent the world spiraling into war, it is not the only reason for war. Former president Theodore Roosevelt had returned from King Edwards's funeral completely convinced that war in Europe was imminent. France knew the inevitability of war and the nation

In the summer of 1914 a shot rang out amongst the crowd. This shot was a bullet aimed for the Archduke Francis Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary. Who knew when Garvilo Princip shot the gun that was aimed towards the Archduke that he would change the course of history. Therefore, he set in motion a change of events that started World War I. Nevertheless, the course of the world had changed, the start of one of the most destructive times in the world was about to begin. How could this had been stopped? I will explain that in the next few paragraphs.

On June 28, 1914 Archduke Franz Ferdinand, the heir of Austrian- Hungarian throne, and his wife were killed by a Serbian nationalist during daylight. That was a disgrace to the Austrian. Austrian wanted to revenge. Two months after Archduke was assassinated, the World War I began. The war was a fight between two powers: Allies ( Russia, France, Great Britain, and Italy) and Central Power( Austria-hungary and Germany.) The war lasted for 4 years. On November 11, 1918, an armistice was signed when the Central Power accepted their losing. On June 28, 1919, the Treaty of Versaille, which was signed by all the countries that involved in the war, putted the end for the World War I. The Treaty of Versaille said that Germany needed to take an accountable

In 1914 Archduke Ferdinand and his wife Sophie where shot to death. By a Bosnian Serb the nationalist during a visit to the great Bosnian capital of Sarajevo. This events lead to an events all can’t forget. The great World War one on July 28, 1919. Five years after Franz Ferdinand death. The ones who Allied the powers signed of the Treaty of Versailles is Germany their self. But it kicked something up. Austria-Hungary blamed the Serbian government for the attack. Also as Russia become more powerful. That supported Serbia, Austria to ask Germany for an allies that they would fall for. But four years after bloodshed filled after all this. But still this conflict become of the mother of all war World War 1. I am guessing in this time they did

In 1914, the first world war broke out in Europe. Germany had been building up their army after the Franco-Prussian War. Austria-Hungary was also working on their military power. The Allied powers, such as Russia, Britain, or France, were not in a position to go to war with anyone (War Clouds, 1&3). Conflict between two countries escalated into a worldwide problem, for no reason besides showing off, and backing up an alliance. Although Germany and Russia did not start the conflict, they played a big role in the war.

World War 1 also known as (The Great War), was broken into two parts conventional warfare that lasted from 1914-1916, and a war of desperate expedients, when both sides struggled for their own existence, lasting until the end. Germany entered World War 1 after, countries that were allies entered first. Germany had many reasons for entering the war was the assaition of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria an example of Hapsburg’s loss of control and if Austria were to decline to Germany's offer. Enemies would surround Germany. The German government also knew that Russia would lose a major base in Europe if they were to lose Yugoslavia, and hoping Russia will backed down as if they did in 1908.

In the late 1800s and early 1900s, Germany's military thought they had a chance of becoming a world power, only if some sort of series of events had occurred which had given them a chance to show their potential. On June 28, 1924, the heir to the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Archduke Franz Ferdinand had been shot to death by a Serbian nationalist. This incident was used to justify declaring Slav nationalism, and soon this set off a rapid chain of events. Kaiser Wilhelm of Germany gave Austria-Hungary consent to declare war on Serbia and promised to have their back if Serbia's ally Russia interfered. In the near future, more allies were made and more powers were brought into the war. Most people thought WWI started with Austria declaring war on

On July 28, 1914, World war One had begun when Austria declared war on Serbia due to the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. This apparently small conflict between the two countries, rapidly spread out and eventually had : Germany,France,Britain,Russia, and many more involved with the war, this is mainly because the majority of those countries were involved in treaties that obligate them to defend the other country. In 1914, not a single world bellwether had anticipated the outbreak of a war as outrageous as the First World War. The majority of the European countries were extemporaneous for such a tremendous outbreak ; Political developments in the continent, incited the nations toward war, but most nations were