(A) Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia sending their allies falling down like dominoes and spreading the war.
(B) Austria-Hungary gave Serbia an ultimatum they knew Serbia would not agree to, which meant war
(C) He was the heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary
(D) ** All of the Above
EXPLANATIONS BELOW
Concept note-1: -The assassination set off a rapid chain of events, as Austria-Hungary immediately blamed the Serbian government for the attack. As large and powerful Russia supported Serbia, Austria asked for assurances that Germany would step in on its side against Russia and its allies, including France and possibly Great Britain.
Concept note-2: -The Evening Post called the killings a politically motivated crime. The Auckland Star claimed that a ‘disregarded warning’ had placed the Archduke and his wife in danger – ‘It is reported that, in view of the Pan-Servian agitation in Bosnia, efforts were made to persuade the Archduke to relinquish his visit’.
Concept note-3: -They felt that the war was none of their business. Which of the following explains why the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand led to the outbreak of war in Europe? A system of alliances obliged nations to support one another.
Concept note-4: -How did the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand lead so many nations into war? *When Austria-Hungary learned that the assassins were supplied by Serbia, they blamed them & called for an attack. *To protect Serbia, Russia decided to declare war on Austria-Hungary.