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The Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and Its Impact on Canada in WWI

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria on June 28, 1914, sparked a chain reaction leading to World War I. Killed by Gavrilo Princip in Sarajevo, this event triggered Austria-Hungary's declaration of war on Serbia, followed by Germany's invasion of Belgium. The war was met with enthusiasm in Canada, where many rallied to enlist, influenced by leaders like PM Robert Borden. This incident marked a pivotal shift in global alliances and set the stage for a massive conflict involving multiple nations, changing Canada's role on the world stage.

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The Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and Its Impact on Canada in WWI

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  1. Canada And the Great War Miss Pakkar Student Teacher BA

  2. Assassination of Franz Ferdinand • Who: Heir to the Austro-Hungarian Empire. • What: Assassinated by GavriloPrincip, member of the Black Hand Society • Where: Sarajevo, Bosnia • When: June 28th, 1914 • Why: The Black Hand Society was a pro-Independence society and wanted independence from the Austrio-Hungarian empire. Image: artsytime.com

  3. Europe Before the War Before WWI, certain European nations had signed treaties of alliance with each other. resourcesforhistoryteachers.wikispaces.com

  4. Pre-War Alliances • After the assassination of the Archduke, Austri0-Hungary declared war on Serbia. Germany invaded Belgium in support of her ally, Austrio-Hungary. • Russo-Serbian alliance • Russo-French alliance • English-Belgian alliance • Austrio-Hungary- German alliance • German-Italian alliance

  5. Immediate Reactions • The war was received enthusiastically by Canadians. Marching in streets. • High enlistment, many turned away: Canadian Expeditionary Force • P.M. Robert Borden & Minister of Defence Sam Hughes and the War Measures Act • The war will be “over by Christmas” attitude Source: canadahistory.com

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