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What terrorist group wanted Bosnia to be free of Austria-Hungary?
The black hand
What part did the Black Hand play in Ferdinands death?
The Black Hand was a secret Serbian ultranationalist group that wanted freedom for Bosnia from Austria-Hungary. On a trip to Serbia, Franz Ferdinand, the heir of the Austria-Hungary throne, and his wife were shot dead by Gavrilo Princip, a 19 year old member of The Black Hand.
Did the Black Hand ever plan on attacking Austria Hungary after they assassinated Franz Ferdinand?
No. They only wanted to promote 'freeing' the Serb population groups living in Austria-Hungary - such as the one living in and around Serajevo - and uniting them in a 'greater' Serbia. Originally the Black Hand had targeted the Governor of the region but when the terrorists found that Franz Ferdinand would come to visit Sarajevo, they selected him as a much more spectacular target. The Black Hand by the way was a 'secret organization' of which there were several in eastern Europe and Russia. Although the Serbian government was sympathetic to them, the Black Hand did not command any troops with which it could have invaded Austria, even if it had wanted.
Where is the place called that the black hand gang attempted to kill Franz Ferdinand?
Sarajevo, Bosnia, Austria-hungary
During World War 1 what organization worked for Slavic independence in Austria-Hungary?
The black hand gang
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.
Why was archduke franz Ferdinand was killed?
Princip didn't like him, and the Black hand gang wanted Serbia to rise up and throw off Austria-Hungary rule.
Who was the terrorist group in world war 1?
The Serbian group that assassinated the Archduke of Austria-Hungary was called the Black Hand.
Which country did Austria Hungary blame for the assassination of the archduke?
They blame it on Serbia. It was their terrorist organization called the Black Hand that killed him (and his wife).
Why did the Black Hand kill Franz?
Serbia, the origin of the Black Hand, had just gained freedom from Austria-Hungary, ruled by Franz Ferdinand. Bosnia had gained control of Bosnia, which had once been part of Serbia, and the Black Hand wanted Bosnia back.
Where did Austria Hungary declare war on Serbia?
It was a consquence of the Black Hand gang murdering Arch Franz Ferdinand when he visited Sarajevo in Bosnia - the Austrians blamed in on the Serbs as Bosnia wanted to be inderpendant of Austria-Hungary and part of Serbia and declared war.
Explain why Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia?
Serbia's organization, the black hand, was behind the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary, the heir to the throne. There were also many long-term causes leading up to this, but this was the event that set everything in motion
