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Watch this video, then answer the questions below. Hint: Read the questions first so that you know what to watch/listen for.
Why were Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife in Bosnia? Why was it a bad time for them to be there?
Describe Gavrilo Princip’s beliefs and his role in the assassination.
Explain how this single event led to the outbreak of World War I.
Why were Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife in Bosnia? Why was it a bad time for them to be there?
Describe Gavrilo Princip’s beliefs and his role in the assassination.
Explain how this single event led to the outbreak of World War I.
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I can’t watch videos, but I can provide information based on historical context. Here are the answers to your questions:
1. **Why were Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife in Bosnia? Why was it a bad time for them to be there?**
- Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife, Sophie, were visiting Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia, on June 28, 1914. They were there to inspect troops and promote the stability of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, which had annexed Bosnia and Herzegovina in 1908. Their visit was ill-timed because it coincided with the anniversary of the Battle of Kosovo, a significant date in Serbian nationalism. At the time, tensions were high in the region, and nationalist sentiments were strong, particularly among Serbs who resented Austro-Hungarian rule.
2. **Describe Gavrilo Princip’s beliefs and his role in the assassination.**
- Gavrilo Princip was a Bosnian Serb nationalist and a member of a group known as the Black Hand, which aimed to promote the cause of Serbian nationalism and fight against Austro-Hungarian control of the Slavic peoples in the Balkans. Princip believed in the unification of South Slavs and sought to liberate them from foreign rule. His role in the assassination was pivotal; on June 28, 1914, he assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife in Sarajevo, an act that triggered a series of events leading to the outbreak of World War I.
3. **Explain how this single event led to the outbreak of World War I.**
- The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand set off a chain reaction in July 1914. Austro-Hungary, backed by Germany, issued an ultimatum to Serbia, where Princip hailed from, demanding various concessions. When Serbia's response was deemed inadequate, Austro-Hungary declared war on Serbia. This localized conflict escalated due to the complex web of alliances in Europe. Russia mobilized to support Serbia, prompting Germany to declare war on Russia. Soon, other countries were drawn in due to their alliances, leading to a full-scale conflict that became World War I.
If you have more specific questions or need further details, feel free to ask!
1. **Why were Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife in Bosnia? Why was it a bad time for them to be there?**
- Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife, Sophie, were visiting Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia, on June 28, 1914. They were there to inspect troops and promote the stability of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, which had annexed Bosnia and Herzegovina in 1908. Their visit was ill-timed because it coincided with the anniversary of the Battle of Kosovo, a significant date in Serbian nationalism. At the time, tensions were high in the region, and nationalist sentiments were strong, particularly among Serbs who resented Austro-Hungarian rule.
2. **Describe Gavrilo Princip’s beliefs and his role in the assassination.**
- Gavrilo Princip was a Bosnian Serb nationalist and a member of a group known as the Black Hand, which aimed to promote the cause of Serbian nationalism and fight against Austro-Hungarian control of the Slavic peoples in the Balkans. Princip believed in the unification of South Slavs and sought to liberate them from foreign rule. His role in the assassination was pivotal; on June 28, 1914, he assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife in Sarajevo, an act that triggered a series of events leading to the outbreak of World War I.
3. **Explain how this single event led to the outbreak of World War I.**
- The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand set off a chain reaction in July 1914. Austro-Hungary, backed by Germany, issued an ultimatum to Serbia, where Princip hailed from, demanding various concessions. When Serbia's response was deemed inadequate, Austro-Hungary declared war on Serbia. This localized conflict escalated due to the complex web of alliances in Europe. Russia mobilized to support Serbia, prompting Germany to declare war on Russia. Soon, other countries were drawn in due to their alliances, leading to a full-scale conflict that became World War I.
If you have more specific questions or need further details, feel free to ask!
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