Causes of World War I

What event is widely considered to have started World War I?

• Germany declaring war on Russia

• The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

• Russia mobilizing its army

• The invasion of Belgium

What was the main motivation behind the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand by Gavrilo Princip and his co-conspirators?

• To prevent the Austro-Hungarian Empire from expanding

• To celebrate Slavic nationalism

• To gain control of Sarajevo

• To avenge a personal slight against Princip

Who was Archduke Franz Ferdinand?

• The Emperor of Austria-Hungary

• A leader of the Serbian nationalists

• The heir apparent of the Austro-Hungarian Empire

• A German general

Why did Emperor Franz Joseph I feel he needed to act after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand?

• To show his personal grief for his nephew

• To prevent Serbian nationalists from expanding their territory

• To gain support from the German Kaiser

• To punish the city of Sarajevo

What was the main goal of the Black Hand, the group Gavrilo Princip was a member of?

• To establish a new empire in Europe.

• To create a larger Serbia that included Bosnia.

• To form an alliance with Austria-Hungary.

• To promote peace and diplomacy in the Balkans.

Why did Austria-Hungary wait almost a month after the assassination to issue an ultimatum to Serbia?

• They were waiting for an official apology from Serbia.

• They needed time to gather evidence against the Black Hand.

• They were seeking assurance of support from their ally, Germany.

• They hoped the situation would resolve itself peacefully.

Which country was the first to officially declare war in July 1914?

• Germany

• Russia

• Austria-Hungary

• France

What event directly led Great Britain to declare war on Germany?

• Germany's declaration of war on France.

• Russia's full military mobilization.

• Germany's invasion of Belgium.

• Austria-Hungary's declaration of war on Serbia.