USA HISTORY

AMERICAN IMPERIALISM 1890 1919

CAUSES OF WORLD WAR I

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand sparked the outbreak of war because
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
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-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.

Detailed explanation-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’.

Detailed explanation-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.

Detailed explanation-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.

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