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The Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand and the Outbreak of World War I

This document explores the crucial events leading to the outbreak of World War I, focusing on the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of the Austro-Hungarian Empire on July 28, 1914. It discusses the motives behind the assassination, particularly the desire for Serbian unity, and the subsequent declaration of war by Austria-Hungary on Serbia. The document highlights the alliance system that pulled various European nations into conflict, leading to a full-scale war involving the Central Powers and Allied Powers. It also touches on the U.S. stance of isolationism until 1917 and its economic involvement in the war.

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The Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand and the Outbreak of World War I

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  1. The Beginning of World War I By Mr. Goad By Darrell Goad

  2. Roots of World War I

  3. Reasons why the Archduke Ferdinand was Assassinated The Blank Hand wanted to Serbians to reunited The Blank Hand thought that once the Serbians unite Serbia could break free from Austrian rule. Things did not go in Serbia’s favor though.

  4. Main Cause to World War I Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austro-Hungarian Empire in Bosnia July 28, 1914, Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia. France and Russia were allies of Serbia, they declare war on Austria. Weeks later all of Europe was at war due to alliance system made all over Europe

  5. The Central Powers Austria-Hungary Germany The Ottoman Empire (today known as Turkey)

  6. Allied Powers France England Italy Russia

  7. United States Stayed neutral until 1917

  8. Isolationism Isolationism-When a country stays neutral, stay out of the war.

  9. United States made profits off of the War.

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