Question 8DiscussGS3GS3
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand can explain the outbreak of war, but not why it became a world war. Discuss. (Answer in 150 words)
Main Body
The assassination of Archduke Ferdinand over Austria & Serbia disturbing European Order. Explains outbreak of war: 1) existing Animosity of Serbia in Austria Occupying of Bosnia Herzegovina by Austria argued Serbia Attack by Serbian terrorist Princep on Austrian prime - attack on Austrian sovereignty & monarchy. Does not explain world war: 1) Small event in European politics if ignored by big powers. 2) Serbia, a new state, would not have effectively opposed Austrialack of power Led to world warAntecedents to assassination: 1) Long running eastern Question - Austria's control on Balkans Serbian Nationalismslavic unityRussian support to Serbia 2) Russian defeat in Russo-Japanese war suffered loss of prestige - unable to support Serbia in 1908 Gave no conditions support to Serbia 3) Germany - Bound by 'Dual Alliance' with Austria wanted to control Russia & France Thus, attack by Serbia on Archduke, disturb balance of power, where Germany supported Austria, Russia-Serbia and Britain & France called behind Serbia to restore European order.
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Thus, attack by Serbia on Archduke, disturb balance of power, where Germany supported Austria, Russia-Serbia and Britain & France called behind Serbia to restore European order.
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Topper
Samiksha Dwivedi
AIR 56
Subject & Paper
GS3GS3
Topic
Modern History
World War I
Causes of WWI
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