History 1401E Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Whistle Rymes, Archduke Franz Ferdinand Of Austria, July Crisis
Document Summary
The outbreak of the first world war: selected documents (new. York: scribner"s, 1967), 76-87, 110-1, 113, 122-4, 127-31, 142-6, 170-1, 183-7, 282-4, 292- Letters sent regarding the first world war from european government officials. Covers the assassination of archduke franz ferdinand in sarajevo and the series of diplomatic maneuverings that led to an ultimatum from austria-hungary to serbia, and eventually leading into war. Describes local conflict ultimately expanding into wwi as more powers became involved. Confusion with time delays and whether a country was declaring" war or mobilizing created a chain reaction of nations joining what would be called the great war. These letters were for the eyes of the government officials not for the mass public. Letters ask what caused the world war. Shows german support and beyond that, pressure as a cause of austria"s aggressive action.