Question

Select the sentence that best summarizes the reason that the archduke franz ferdinand was assassinated.

A.Serbian nationalist wanted to anger Austria Hungary
B. Serbian terrorist wanted to frighten Russia into join the war
C. The black hand wanted to show that it was a force to be reckoned with
D. Serbian nationalist hoped to drive Austria Hungary out of Serbian territory

Answer 1

A. Serbian nationalist wanted to anger Austria Hungary.

Answer 2

The correct answer is D) Serbian nationalist hoped to drive Austria-Hungary out of Serbian territory.

The sentence that best summarizes the reason that Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated is: Serbian nationalist hoped to drive Austria-Hungary out of Serbian territory.

On June 28, 1914, Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife were assassinated in Sarajevo. The Black Hand –a secret society formed by military- where behind the conspiracy to assassinate the Archduke. Due to this incident, the government of Austria issued an ultimatum to Serbia, but Serbia rejected and Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia. This was the beginning of World War 1.