To do this essay, you will have to describe AND EXPLAIN the steps by which the countries of Europe tumbled into war after the death of Franz Ferdinand.
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How did the murder of Franz Ferdinand lead to a World War, June-August 1914? |
1 Austria-Hungary declared war Perhaps mention the ultimatum of 23 July |
1 Explanation of WHY Austria declared war |
2 Russia mobilised |
2 Explanation of WHY |
3 Schlieffen Plan - Germany's reponse |
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Explanation of WHY Germany declared war Mention Schlieffen assumption that Russia was the greater danger but was slower - only one plan - danger to Germany now Russia was mobilising first- railway timetables - a plan of attack only - Bethmann-Hollweg - Moltke's feeling of 'the sooner the better' |
4 Britain declares war |
4 Explanation of WHY Britain declared war |
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