Serbia Did It!
EVIDENCE 1
On June 28, 1914 the heir of the Austrian – Hungarian empire was killed by a group of Serbian Terrorists. There were 2 assassination attempts and the second one was successful.
On June 28, 1914 the heir of the Austrian – Hungarian empire was killed by a group of Serbian Terrorists. There were 2 assassination attempts and the second one was successful.
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Gavrilo Princip was a Serbian terrorist responsible for the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. This video will explain to you how World War 1 started, and how Serbia had an involvement.
This evidence reveals that the assasination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand made Austria-Hungary quite mad at Serbia. This led to further events that started the war.
EVIDENCE 2
The Serbians had state sponsored terrorists who committed crimes towards Austria – Hungary.
SOURCE: http://histclo.com/essay/war/ww1/cou/w1c-ser.html
The evidence above reveals that Serbia has been housing state sponsored terrorists like Gavrilo Princip and the Black Hand. These terrorists were the ones who were believed to have assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand. Although there was no evidence that the Serbian government was responsible for the assasination, they did support terrorist groups.
The Serbians had state sponsored terrorists who committed crimes towards Austria – Hungary.
SOURCE: http://histclo.com/essay/war/ww1/cou/w1c-ser.html
The evidence above reveals that Serbia has been housing state sponsored terrorists like Gavrilo Princip and the Black Hand. These terrorists were the ones who were believed to have assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand. Although there was no evidence that the Serbian government was responsible for the assasination, they did support terrorist groups.
Gavrilo Princip
EVIDENCE 3
"Meanwhile, in Belgrade on the afternoon of July 25, convinced that Austria-Hungary was preparing for a fight, Serbian Prime Minister Nicola Pasic ordered the Serbian army to mobilize. Pasic himself delivered the Serbian answer to the ultimatum to Gieslingen at the Austrian embassy, just before the 6 p.m. deadline. Serbia's response effectively accepted all terms of the ultimatum but one: it would not accept Austria-Hungary's participation in any internal inquiry, stating that this would be a violation of the Constitution and of the law of criminal procedure. This response did much to appeal Pasic and his country to international observers of the conflict; to Vienna, however, it made little difference. Gieslingen, bags packed and car waiting to drive him to the railroad station, broke the Dual Monarchy's diplomatic relations with Serbia and left to catch his train. Three days later, on July 28, 1914, Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia, beginning the First World War."
Serbia had refused to accede to Austria- Hungary’s demands into letting Austria to come in to Serbia to take the terrorists.
SOURCES: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/austria-hungary-issues-ultimatum-to-serbia
The source above tells us that Austria-Hungary gave an ultimatum to Serbia. All the terms were accepted except one, which was to allow Austria-Hungary to come into Serbia for any investigation or to take away the terrorists. The reason Serbia did now allow this was because it "would be a violation of the Constitution and of the law of criminal procedure". For this reason, Austria-Hungary decided to declare was on Serbia.
"Meanwhile, in Belgrade on the afternoon of July 25, convinced that Austria-Hungary was preparing for a fight, Serbian Prime Minister Nicola Pasic ordered the Serbian army to mobilize. Pasic himself delivered the Serbian answer to the ultimatum to Gieslingen at the Austrian embassy, just before the 6 p.m. deadline. Serbia's response effectively accepted all terms of the ultimatum but one: it would not accept Austria-Hungary's participation in any internal inquiry, stating that this would be a violation of the Constitution and of the law of criminal procedure. This response did much to appeal Pasic and his country to international observers of the conflict; to Vienna, however, it made little difference. Gieslingen, bags packed and car waiting to drive him to the railroad station, broke the Dual Monarchy's diplomatic relations with Serbia and left to catch his train. Three days later, on July 28, 1914, Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia, beginning the First World War."
Serbia had refused to accede to Austria- Hungary’s demands into letting Austria to come in to Serbia to take the terrorists.
SOURCES: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/austria-hungary-issues-ultimatum-to-serbia
The source above tells us that Austria-Hungary gave an ultimatum to Serbia. All the terms were accepted except one, which was to allow Austria-Hungary to come into Serbia for any investigation or to take away the terrorists. The reason Serbia did now allow this was because it "would be a violation of the Constitution and of the law of criminal procedure". For this reason, Austria-Hungary decided to declare was on Serbia.
Letter to Serbia
EVIDENCE 4
Serbia had lots of allies like the triple entente which made Serbia become powerful. This contributed to the starting of the war. Serbia and it's allies actively participated in the war.
"Over time, countries throughout Europe made mutual defense agreements that would pull them into battle. Thus, if one country was attacked, allied countries were bound to defend them. Before World War 1, the following alliances existed:
SOURCES: http://americanhistory.about.com/od/worldwari/tp/causes-of-world-war-1.htm
The source above reveals that Serbia had allies who were powerful people. These allies contributed to a powerful war effort.
Serbia had lots of allies like the triple entente which made Serbia become powerful. This contributed to the starting of the war. Serbia and it's allies actively participated in the war.
"Over time, countries throughout Europe made mutual defense agreements that would pull them into battle. Thus, if one country was attacked, allied countries were bound to defend them. Before World War 1, the following alliances existed:
- Russia and Serbia
- Germany and Austria-Hungary
- France and Russia
- Britain and France and Belgium
- Japan and Britain
SOURCES: http://americanhistory.about.com/od/worldwari/tp/causes-of-world-war-1.htm
The source above reveals that Serbia had allies who were powerful people. These allies contributed to a powerful war effort.
Alliances in 1914
EVIDENCE 5
If Serbia let Austria come in to Serbia and take the terrorists away then Austria wouldn't have declared war on Serbia, which might have not led to World War 1.
"According to the terms of the ultimatum delivered on July 23, the Serbian government would have to accept an Austria-Hungarian inquiry into the assassination, notwithstanding its claim that it was already conducting its own internal investigation."
Source: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/history/world-war-one/inside-first-world-war/part-one/10271886/who-started-world-war-one.html
The source above us tells us that Serbia didn't allow Austria to come to Serbia in order to take the terrorists away who were hiding in Serbia. This made Austria angry and declared war on Serbia.
If Serbia let Austria come in to Serbia and take the terrorists away then Austria wouldn't have declared war on Serbia, which might have not led to World War 1.
"According to the terms of the ultimatum delivered on July 23, the Serbian government would have to accept an Austria-Hungarian inquiry into the assassination, notwithstanding its claim that it was already conducting its own internal investigation."
Source: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/history/world-war-one/inside-first-world-war/part-one/10271886/who-started-world-war-one.html
The source above us tells us that Serbia didn't allow Austria to come to Serbia in order to take the terrorists away who were hiding in Serbia. This made Austria angry and declared war on Serbia.
German officers mobilizing
EVIDENCE 6
Serbia felt a natural and justifiable impulse to do what so many other countries had done in the nineteenth century—to bring under one national Government all the discontented Serb people.
Source: Was on the page of essay
This tells us that Serbia wanted all the Serbs people to come to Serbia to bring one national government.
EVIDENCE 7
Austria –Hungary had Serbian people and wouldn't allow them to go to Serbia also Serbia wouldn't allow Austria to come in to the country to get the Serbian terrorists which made Austria declare war on Serbia and made their allies join in too.
EVIDENCE 8
"In May 1911, ten men in Serbia formed the Black Hand Secret Society. Early members included Colonel Dragutin Dimitrijevic, the chief of the Intelligence Department of the Serbian General Staff, Major Voja Tankosic and Milan Ciganovic."
SOURCE: http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/FWWblackhand.htm
This evidence reveals to us that the terrorist group Black Hand consisted of members from the Serbian government. These were high ranking officials who participated in an event that involved the assassination of the Austrian Archduke. This made Austria-Hungary mad because Serbia was supporting the Black Hand terrorist group and providing them with aid.
"In May 1911, ten men in Serbia formed the Black Hand Secret Society. Early members included Colonel Dragutin Dimitrijevic, the chief of the Intelligence Department of the Serbian General Staff, Major Voja Tankosic and Milan Ciganovic."
SOURCE: http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/FWWblackhand.htm
This evidence reveals to us that the terrorist group Black Hand consisted of members from the Serbian government. These were high ranking officials who participated in an event that involved the assassination of the Austrian Archduke. This made Austria-Hungary mad because Serbia was supporting the Black Hand terrorist group and providing them with aid.
Member of the Black Hand launched a small bomb that killed German soldiers who were kissing their families goodbye while mobilizing
Conclusion:
In Conclusion we think that Serbia started the war because on June 28, 1914 the heir of the Austrian – Hungarian empire was killed by a group of Serbian Terrorists. (Evidence 1) There were 2 assassination attempts and the second one was successful. Which led Austria Hungary to become mad at Serbia. (Evidence 8) Also, it reveals that Serbia has been housing state sponsored terrorists like Gavrilo Princip and the Black Hand. These terrorists were the ones who were believed to have assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand. Although there was no evidence that the Serbian government was responsible for the assassination, they did support terrorist groups. (Evidence 3) Serbia had refused to accede to Austria- Hungary’s demands into letting Austria to come in to Serbia to take the terrorists. Then, Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia, Russia got involved to defend Serbia. (Evidence 4) Germany seeing Russia mobilizing, declared war on Russia. France was then drawn in against Germany and Austria-Hungary. Germany attacked France through Belgium pulling Britain into war. Then Japan entered the war. Later, Italy and the United States would enter on the side of the allies. (Evidence 5) Lastly, if Serbia let Austria come in to Serbia and take the terrorists away then Austria wouldn't have declared war on Serbia, which might have not led to World War 1.
