Summary How did the assassination of Franz Ferdinand lead to the outbreak of the first world war ?
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How did the assassination of Franz Ferdinand lead
to the outbreak of the first world war ?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of
Austria-Hungary on June 28, 1914, in Sarajevo, Bosnia, served
as the immediate catalyst for the outbreak of the First World
War. While the assassination alone did not directly cause the
war, it triggered a chain of events that escalated into a global
conflict. Here's how:
Austria-Hungary's Ultimatum to Serbia: Following the
assassination, Austria-Hungary held Serbia responsible for the
attack and issued an ultimatum containing demands that Serbia
could not fully meet. Austria-Hungary sought to assert its
dominance in the Balkans and weaken Serbian influence in the
region. Serbia's partial compliance with the ultimatum was
deemed insufficient by Austria-Hungary, leading to a
breakdown in diplomatic relations.
Austro-Hungarian Declaration of War: On July 28, 1914,
Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia, triggering a series of
military mobilizations and alliances. Russia, which had pledged
to support Serbia, began mobilising its forces in response to
Austria-Hungary's actions.
Alliance System and Mobilisation: The declaration of war
between Austria-Hungary and Serbia activated the complex
system of alliances that had formed in Europe prior to the war.
Russia's mobilisation prompted Germany to declare war on
Russia on August 1, 1914. Germany's invasion of Belgium, a
neutral country, prompted Britain to declare war on Germany on
August 4, 1914.
Escalation of the Conflict: With the major European powers
now at war, the conflict quickly escalated into a wider
conflagration. The alliance system and pre-existing rivalries
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