July Crisis 1914

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  • Created by: Shelley
  • Created on: 14-11-12 13:45

The Events:

  • Heir to the Austrian throne Archduke Franz Ferdinand is shot by Gavril Princip, a member of the Serbian terrorist group, the Black Hand.
  • Austrian diplomat, Count Hoyos, went to Berlin to obtain German support for action against Serbia --> The Kaiser and German government offered full support in what was known as 'The Blank Cheque'.
  • 23rd - Austria issued Serbia and ultimatum. Serbia rejected the point that Austrian officials should take part in the Duke enquiry.
  • 25th - Russia in favour of Serbia along with French support.
  • 26th - Foreign Secretary Edward Grey proposed a conference to deal with the issue but Austria refused.
  • 28th - Austria…

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