Key Events Leading to World War I

What was a primary cause of the 1905 Russian Revolution?

• A conflict between Russia and Japan over East Asian territories.

• Widespread support for the Tsarist regime.

• A desire for Russia to join the Habsburg Empire.

• The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.

What was a key action taken by the Young Turks in 1908?

• They formed an alliance with Austria-Hungary.

• They rebelled and replaced the Sultan with a more submissive ruler.

• They promoted self-rule for all ethnic groups in the Ottoman Empire.

• They surrendered Ottoman territories to Balkan governments.

How did the Second Balkan War impact Serbia and Austria-Hungary?

• Serbia lost territory, making Austria-Hungary less anxious.

• Serbia gained territory, causing anxiety in Austria-Hungary about its Slavic population.

• Both Serbia and Austria-Hungary gained territory, leading to peace.

• The Ottoman Empire regained control of all lost territories.

Who assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife in Sarajevo?

• A Turkish nationalist.

• A member of the Young Turks.

• Gavrilo Princip.

• An advisor to Franz Ferdinand.