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The Archduke of Austria Franz Ferdinand was assassinated by a Bosnian-Serb.
In retaliation Austria-Hungary gave Serbia an Ultimatum of demands designed to destroy Serbia's influence in Bosnia.
Serbia rejected the Ultimatum and Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia.
Germany was Austria-Hungary's ally and agreed to assist Austria-Hungary in the invasion of Serbia.
Russia, fearing an invasion of Serbia would end it's own influence in the Balkans began to mobilize for war. As a result, Germany declared war on Russia.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoFranz Ferdinand didn't make Austria declare war on Germany he was assassinated and the Serbians blamed the Austrians and declared war :)
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Why was the death of Franz Ferdinand so important?
Though European conflicts had existed for centuries, the murder of Franz Ferdinand sparked the beginning of World War I. Franz Ferdinand was next in line to the Austria-Hungarian throne. When he was assassinated Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia, who sent the assassins. Serbia had allies including Russia, Great Britain and France Austria Hungary's ally was Germany. Germany declared war on Great Britain and France
What was the event of June 28 1914 that ignited the Germans within a week of this event to declare war on Russia and France?
Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria .
Where was archduke Franz Ferdinand assassinated in June 1914?
Austria
Who started World War 1 Germany or France?
Neither, Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary was assassinated by a Serbian nationalist from the Black Hand. Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia, then alliances went from there.
Who was the Archduke of Austria whose assassination led to World War 1?
Franz Ferdinand and his wife, Sophia on June 28, 1914.
Who was the murdered in 1914 that caused the emperor of austria-Hungary to declare war on Serbia?
Franz Ferdinand
Was the Russian genocide a cause of world war 1?
the assassination of Austrian arch duke Franz Ferdinand by bosnian nationalists caused austria to declare war on bosnia and russia was allied with them and Germany with austria
When did austria-hungary declare war on serbi in World War 1?
Immediatly after the assasination of Duke Franz Ferdinand.
Why World War I and World War 2 begin?
World War 1 began, because "Archduke Franz Ferdinand" from Austria Hungary, was asassinated, in Sarejevo, thus triggering Germany, and Sarajevo and its allies to declare war with eachother.World War 2 began, when Germany Invaded Poland in 1939.Archduke Franz Ferdinand
When was Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria born?
Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria was born on 1863-12-18.
When did Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria die?
Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria died on 1914-06-28.
Who was assassinated during the event who sparked Austria to declare war on Serbia setting off World War 1?
Killing of Princ Ferdinand by Gavrilo Princip member of Youth Bosna
How long after the assassination of Franz Ferdinand did Austria-Hungary declare war on Serbia in 1914?
Exactly one month. Franz Ferdinand was killed on the 28. of June on Serbian national holy day and on the 28. of July Austria - Hungary declared war on Serbia.
Who was the killer of Franz Ferdinand?
The killer of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria was Gavrilo Princip.
Why was Franz Ferdinand visiting Sarajevo?
Franz Ferdinand was inspecting the troops of Austria-Hungary.
Did Franz Ferdinand come from Austria?
no
What assassination instigated war between Serbia and Austria?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria in Sarajevo led Austria-Hungary to declare was on Serbia. This was to effectively be the beginning of World War I.
