Question

Narrative: Imagine you are an ordinary citizen of Germany. You have been reading the newspapers daily since the

assassination of Francis Ferdinand, archduke of Austria. Write two or more journal entries on different days between the
assassination on June 28, 1914, and August 4, 1914, reflecting on the events.
Journal Entry 1: _______
Journal Entry 2: ________

Answer 1

Journal Entry 1 describes the shock and concern upon learning about the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, while Journal Entry 2 reflects on the escalating tensions and the declaration of war between Austria-Hungary and Serbia.

Step-by-step explanation:

Journal Entry 1: On June 28, 1914, I could hardly believe the news of the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife Sophie. The newspapers were filled with details of the event, the motivations behind it, and the escalating tensions between Austria-Hungary and Serbia. I fear that this incident might lead to a larger conflict.

Journal Entry 2: It is now August 4, 1914, and the situation has deteriorated rapidly. Austria-Hungary has declared war on Serbia, and countries like Russia, France, and Great Britain are getting involved. The world seems to be on the brink of a war unlike any we have seen before. The newspapers are filled with reports of mobilizations, diplomatic exchanges, and ultimatums.