How did Austria's government react to the assassination of archduke francis Ferdinand?

Answer 1

Austria's government took this very seriously, they invaded France without permission.

EDIT:

Actually, they issued an ulitmatum to Serbia that if they didn't meet a list of demands, there would be war. France was not represented in this conflict. They were understanably angry and issued an ultimatum for Serbia in retaliation for the Slavic nation's inablitity to keep their citizens from killing political leaders of other countries.

Answer 2

Austria's government took this very seriously, they invaded France without permission.

First, an invasion does not entail permission. Second, the never invaded France. They issued an ultimatum to Serbia, the country which the assassin was from. The ubsurdity of some of the demands caused Russia to step in to help Serbia.

Answer 3

Austria's government took this very seriously, they invaded France without permission.

EDIT:

Actually, they issued an ulitmatum to Serbia that if they didn't meet a list of demands, there would be war. France was not represented in this conflict. They were understanably angry and issued an ultimatum for Serbia in retaliation for the Slavic nation's inablitity to keep their citizens from killing political leaders of other countries.