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Franz Ferdinand was the heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne. The area he visited was Sarajevo, in Bosnia-Herzegovina. Many peole in this area were Serbs who wanted to leave the Austro-hungarian empire and join the neighbouring Serbia. The assassin (Gavrilo Princip) was a member of a Serbian nationalist group called "The Black Hand".
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Explain happened in Sarajevo in 1914 that triggered the start of World War 1?
The heir to the Austrian and Hungarian thrones, Archduke Franz Ferdinand Hapsburg, visited Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina in June, 1914. This visit was to show that Austro-Hungarians did in fact rule the area. Members of the "Young Bosnia" group plotted to assassinate him.
Did Austrians like Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
Archduke Franz Ferdinand was an absolutist monarchist who did not extend himself to the people. He saw no need to even visit Vienna, the heartland of the Austrian people. Though undoubtedly a decent and moral man based on activities such as attempting to grant greater autonomy to ethnic groups within the empire, he was not particularly well loved by the people.
What started the great war?
In June 1914 when Franz Ferdinand rode through the city streets to visit Serjevo, then Gavrilo Princip shot him and Sophie (Ferdinand's wife). Because of this Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia, through alliances the outcome was Britian, France, and Russia against Germany, Austria-hungary, The Ottoman Empire (present day Turkey), and Bulgaria - making it a global war.
What is the main reason of the world war 1?
There were many conflicts and tensions between countries before the war started, but the assassination of the archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria and his wife on 1914 "ignited" the war.In 1878 Bosnia, Serbia, Bulgaria, and Romania with the help of Greece and Russia declared independence and fought a war with the Ottoman Empire. They were successful. Bosnia, Serbia, Romania, and Bulgaria gained independence. In 1908 the Austrian-Hungarian Empire declared its intent to annex Bosnia after Bosnia requested to become part of the empire. Serbia and its people became fearful of bordering the mighty Austrian Empire and thus on July 28, 1914 the Archduke Franz Ferdinand, who was also the crown prince of the empire, was assassinated by a Serbian national while on a state visit to Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia. As a result of his soms death, Emperor Joseph of the Austrian Empire declared war on Serbia. Four days later the German Empire who was a strong economic ally of the Austrian-Hungarian Empire declared war on Serbia. Russia was a strong ally of Serbia and declared war on the German and Austrian Empires. France who was Russia's number one trading ally came to Russia's defense and declared war on the German and Austrian Empires. The Germans decided to quickly wipe out the French armies early in the war so they crossed through Belgium who was a good economic ally of the British Empire. Belgium Congo produced most of the British's rubber. Thus after Belgium requested the British's help, The British Empire gave the Germans three days to withdraw all Germans troops in Belgium or face war. The Germans faced war. WWI officially started.
How did world war I start?
The explosive that was World War One had been long in the stockpiling; the spark was the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir to the Austrian-Hungarian throne, in sarajevo on 28th June 1914 by Gabrel Princip of the Black Hand - a Serbian Nationalist secret society involved in terrorist activities. This set in motion a series of events that heightened tensions between Austria and Sarajevo, pulled other European countries into conflict, and culminated in the world's first global war.
Why did Franz Ferdinands visit to Sarajevo anger the Bosnians?
It angered the Bosnian Serbs, because they resented Austrian rule.
How was the Archduke Ferinand of Austria killed?
A young Bosnian, jumped on the sidebar of his car and shot him with a pistol. This was on his visit to the Austrian state of Bosnia.
What was the reason for acrchduke franz ferdinands visit?
he wanted to take over Serbia
Explain happened in Sarajevo in 1914 that triggered the start of World War 1?
The heir to the Austrian and Hungarian thrones, Archduke Franz Ferdinand Hapsburg, visited Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina in June, 1914. This visit was to show that Austro-Hungarians did in fact rule the area. Members of the "Young Bosnia" group plotted to assassinate him.
What assassination instigated war between Serbia and Austria -Hungary?
A Serb terrorist shot Archduke Franz Ferdinand who was the heir to Austrian throne in Sarajevo.The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary.
Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
The assassination of Archduke Ferdinand during a visit to the city of Sarajevo in 1914 sparked off World War I. The Archduke was the heir to the powerful Austria-Hungary empire who had recently taken control of Bosnia (Sarajevo is the capital of Bosnia). Most Bosnians were fine with this but a group of terrorists believed Bosnia should be part of neighbouring Serbia. Supported by the Serbian Government, they plotted to murder the Archduke during his visit to Sarajevo. Their plot to throw bombs at the Archduke's car failed comically, but by sheer bad luck the Archduke's car later ran into one of the terrorists (Gavrilo Princip) and he was shot. This led to the Austria-Hungary Empire declaring war on Serbia, triggering a chain reaction that started the war.
What is a good description of the terrorist activity in Sarajevo?
After Bosnia was taken over by Austria-Hungary, Archduke Franz Ferdinand (heir to the thrown) went on a state visit (against the recommendation of his officials) to the capital of Bosnia, Sarajevo. He (and his wife Sofia) were then assassinated by Gravillio Principe, member of the 'Black Hand' terrorist group based in Serbia.
What was Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria doing in Sarajevo when he was assassinated to begin the series of events leading to World War I?
"The little clipping declared that the Austrian Archduke Francis Ferdinand would visit Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia, June 28, to direct army maneuvers in the neighboring mountains."Source - http://wwi.lib.byu.edu/index.php/The_Assassination_of_Archduke_Franz_FerdinandParagraph 4.
Why did Franz Ferdinand travel to Sarajevo?
He was ordered (by his uncle, Emperor Franz Josef) to attend military drills that were held that summer in Bosnia. After the drills completed, he and his wife decided to go on a tour of Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia.
Why were Serbian nationalists angry when Francis Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary visited Bosnia?
They saw Austrians as oppressive foreign rulers.
Are one direction come in Bosnia and herzegovina?
No, Bosnia Herzegovina and Herzegovina isn't on the list of country's they will visit in their 'One Direction 2013 World Tour'. However, the tour is expected to be extended with shows in Europe.
Why would you want to visit Bosnia-Herzegovina?
Rich history, beautiful mountains and nature, Sarajevo and olympic sights.
