The document summarizes the events leading up to World War 1. It details Archduke Ferdinand's visit to Sarajevo in June 1914, during which Gavrilo Princip assassinated him. Austria blamed Serbia and issued a harsh ultimatum demanding Serbia end anti-Austrian activities and punish those involved in the plot. Serbia did not agree to all terms, so Austria declared war on Serbia with Germany's support. Russia mobilized in support of Serbia, leading Germany to declare war on Russia, and France supporting Russia.

1. Announcement of Archduke Ferdinand’s visit to Sarajevo

2. Gavrilo Princip Assassinated Archduke Ferdinand in Sarajevo June 28 th , 1914

3. Austrian Emperor Blamed Serbia

4. Harsh Ultimatum -Serbia ends all anti-Austrian agitation and punishes officials involved in the murder plot

5. Serbia did not agree to all the terms

6. Austria asked for and got Germany’s help

7. Austria declared war on Serbia: July 28 th , 1914

8. Serbia asked for and got help from Russia

9. Russia Mobilized Troops so Germany declared war on Russia

10. Russia asked for and got France’s support

11. Germany told France to mind their own business, but they refused

12. Germany declared war on France

13. Germans attacked France via Belgium

14. British declared war on Germany

15. 1. Name the 6 causes of WWI 2. What was the term given to the Balkans to describe the problems there? 3. What event led to the start of World War I? 4. Who assassinated Archduke Ferdinand? When? 5. Why did he assassinate Archduke Ferdinand? 6. What country was blamed for the assassination? 7. What was Franz Joseph’s reaction to the assassination? World War I Review