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How could ww1 have been prevented?

Had the Archduke Franz Ferdinand not been assassinated, then maybe the war wouldn't have been declared.


What happened to gavrilo princip after he killed Archduke Franz Ferdinand?

I think, he was SERVILELY beaten and tortured, basically hurt as much as they could hurt him without killing him, and than the was sent to jail. He later died of TB in jail 4 years after the murder.


How did nationalism. help bring about war in 191?

Nationalism in the early 20th century fostered intense pride and competition among nations, leading to rivalries and tensions, particularly in Europe. Ethnic groups sought self-determination, which threatened established empires and spurred conflicts, such as the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in 1914, a catalyst for World War I. The desire for national dominance also led countries to form alliances, escalating localized disputes into a full-scale war. Ultimately, nationalism contributed to an environment where militarism and alliances could ignite a global conflict.


What did alliances between countries mean as war became a danger in1914?

In 1914, alliances between countries created a complex web of obligations that heightened tensions and made war more likely. These agreements meant that a conflict involving one nation could quickly escalate, drawing in allied countries and transforming a localized dispute into a larger war. The intricate system of alliances, particularly in Europe, contributed to a sense of inevitability about conflict, as nations felt compelled to support their allies. This ultimately led to the outbreak of World War I after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.


What role did nationalism play in the cause of World War 1?

Nationalism led to the assassination of the Archduke Ferdinand; Ferdinand had selected a Serbian national holiday to parade through Sarajevo, stoking nationalist distaste. 2)Germany was the revisionist power in opposition to the traditionally pre-eminent France and Britain. The desire of Germany to prove itself could be labelled a nationalist element.

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Could the assassination of franz Ferdinand have been prevented?

Yes.


What besides the assassination of Franz Ferdinand could have triggered ww1?

Various European powers hated each other for centuries.


Did Bosnia ever enter World War 1?

Yes, as part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire (on the German side), one of the initial countries in WW1. Infact it could be said that WW1 began in Bosnia, Sarajevo at the assassination of Arch Duke Franz Ferdinand.


How could ww1 have been prevented?

Had the Archduke Franz Ferdinand not been assassinated, then maybe the war wouldn't have been declared.


Many historians think that World War 1 would have occurred without the assassination of Archdule Ferdinand on what do they base their opinion?

Who ever wrote this question cant spell it is spelt Arch Duke Franz Ferdinand.The assassination of Franz Ferdinand on the 28 June 1914 in Sarajevo, SERBIA, by members of the Serbian nationalist's group known as the black hand gang set up a situation where war could occur, but it should have only been a Third Balkan War. Due to other causes such as, mobilization of troops, miscalculations made by the great powers, nationalism, alliances between the great powers and minor powers etc, it led to the out break of a World War One.


Name 3 causes of World War I?

The chief cause (and the most well-known) of World War 1 was the assassination of Franz Ferdinand, Archduke of then Austria-Hungary, the assassination tipped off a domino effect of war declarations. Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia (who were deemed responsible for the assassination of Ferdinand, due to the group of assassins being Serbian nationalists), then Russia Declaring war on AH to protect their ally Serbia, Germany then declared war on Russia to protect AH, France then declared war on Germany in support of Russia, then Britain joined the war to protect France. Another cause of the war was the expanse of the European powers, Germany was a large and incredibly wealthy empire, and there were a lot of tensions between the major powers as they sought more land and wealth. It could be said that war was inevitable, regardless of Ferdinand's assassination.


Which war is it one leader went to visit neighbor country and he was killed there and that country made thewar?

Could you be refering to WWI and the assassination of Arch Duke Ferdinand?


What was the cause for World War I?

Militarism - Race for arms, building up navies (caused competition) Alliances - Triple Alliance and the Triple Entente, caused tension and dislike in Europe Imperialism - Scramble for Africa (who could get the biggest army, again tension and competition) Nationalism - Assassination of Franz Ferdinand, Serbia Austria-Hungary conflict (M.A.I.N.)


When was Archduke Franz Ferdinand assassinated?

Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his pregnant wife, Sophie, were assassinated in Sarajevo (then Hungary, part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire) on June 28, 1914, leading to the start of WWI.Gavrilo Princip, a member of a politicized group of Bosnian Serbs, The Black Hand, shot the Archduke with the intention of breaking Austria-Hungary's control over southern provinces so they could be merged with a portion of Yugoslavia and become a self-governing entity.


The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand might have remained a localized incident if?

the complex web of alliances and nationalistic tensions in Europe had not been so volatile at the time. If Austria-Hungary had chosen a more measured response to the assassination, rather than declaring war on Serbia, it might have prevented a broader conflict. Additionally, if major powers like Russia and Germany had prioritized diplomacy over military mobilization, the escalation into World War I could have been avoided. Ultimately, the intertwining interests of various nations turned a single assassination into a global conflict.


What happened to Archduke Franz Ferdinanad when he visited Serbia?

Despite what you'll find on some websites, Franz Ferdinand did NOT visit Serbia. He visited Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia-Hercegovina, which in 1914 was a part of Austria-Hungary. (The Serbs wanted it, but that's another matter).


Which incident constituted the immediate cause of the world war 1?

You could say it was the assassination of the Archdule Franz Ferdinand. Strictly, it was the mobilisation of Russia in support of Serbia, which put-out the German plan. This had depended on knocking-out France before turning on Russia. Now Russia needed attacking first, so Germany had to invade France via Belgium, whose neutrality had been guaranteed by Britain.