WW1 1914-18 Flashcards
Who were the central powers
Germany and Austria-Hungary
Who were the tripe entente
France, russia and Britain
Did any of the nations in the central powers and the triple entente want war in 1914
No, no country wanted war in 1914
Why may have Britain not fought in any conflict between France and Germany
Although Britain had made some joint plans, it was not strictly allied to either France or Russia
What did the Bosnian terrorists want
They wanted Bosnia to be part of Austria-Hungary
On what date was frank Ferdinand assassinated
28 June 1914
Who was frank Ferdinand
Heir to the Austrian-Hungarian throne
Who murderd Franz Ferdinand
Gavrilo Princip (a bosnian terrortist)
Where was franz ferdinand assassinated
In the town of Sarajevo outside a sandwich shop
Which state had encouraged the Bosnian terrorists to assassinate franz Ferdinand
Serbia
What did the leaders of Austria-Hungary agree in regards to Serbia
Their should be served reprisals even if it meant the prospect of war with Russia
What was the Austria-Hungary ultimatum to Serbia on the 23rd of July 1914
To let Austria-Hungarian officials in Serbia launch an inquiry into the death of franz Ferdinand
How did Serbia respond to the Austrian-Hungarian ultimatum
They rejected it
On what date did Austria-Hungary declare war on serbia
28th July 1914
On what date did russia and France enter the war in support of Serbia
The 30th july 1914
