# data[].attributes.body
Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

# data[].attributes.headline
Reagan White - Serbia's support of the assassination 

# data[].attributes.subject
Reagan White - Serbia's support of the assassination 

# data[].attributes.body
Prime Minister Nikola Pašić (Serbia) used Russia's support as an "excuse" in order to decline Austria's ultimatum for their military. However, one of the real reasons were because its conditions did not align with Serbia's values in addition to making them seem weaker than they were. This acceptance could have allowed Austria with inside access to the "Black Hand" (the people behind the assassination) while also showing that Serbia had knew of the assassination prior to it (and did nothing to prevent it).

# data[].attributes.headline
Ariel Blank --- July 2 - How will the Dual Monarchy’s ally, Germany, react to any potential move against Serbia?

# data[].attributes.subject
Ariel Blank --- July 2 - How will the Dual Monarchy’s ally, Germany, react to any potential move against Serbia?

# data[].attributes.body
- German ambassador did not want to go to war with countries like Serbia which went against the wishes of Austria-Hungary
- Kaiser Wilhelm II was angry that Germany was trying to advise Austria on their war strategies because Wilhelm wanted Austria to be independent
- Kaiser Wilhelm II wanted revenge for the death of his friend (the Archduke) which is why he wanted to go to war so badly

# data[].attributes.body
Hoyos, an Austro-Hungarian diplomat, arrives in Berlin to confirm the alliance between the 2 powers. He left with a so called "blank check" from the Germans which unofficially said that the Germans would support the Austro-Hungarian empire unconditionally even if war broke out. All in all, Hoyos leaves with a strong alliance.

# data[].attributes.body
The Blank Cheque was the idea that Germany would unconditionally support Austria post assassination. So that they could figure out what to do Serbia.

# data[].attributes.headline
July 7 - Austria-Hungary proposes an Ultimatum

# data[].attributes.subject
July 7 - Austria-Hungary proposes an Ultimatum

# data[].attributes.body
-Berlin’s promise of support enabled the Viennese government to plan its next steps against Serbia
-Austria-Hungary hoped for a limited war against Serbia and that strong German support would force Russia to keep out of the war and weaken its Balkan prestige.
-Logical Result:  "would be to get in advance of our foes and by a timely reckoning with Serbia to stop the development of the process at present going on, which we would not be able to do later.”

# data[].attributes.headline
Eva Ungar- Weeks following the assassination 

# data[].attributes.subject
Eva Ungar- Weeks following the assassination 

# data[].attributes.body
Russia's decision makers say that war will be "unavoidable"

# data[].attributes.headline
Maya Tirosh- who is to blame for the war? 

# data[].attributes.subject
Maya Tirosh- who is to blame for the war? 

# data[].attributes.body
-should France and Russia be blamed for the start of the war because they were already in agreement before anything took place. they had this alliance incase Austria decided to try anything against Serbia. They were on Serbia's side.
-Were they to blame because they anticipated something would happen but didn't do anything to try and stop it
-France was in a tough position as they wanted to Russia that Paris could be on their side while they needed to appeal in Britain's favor, this effected their military plans
-It shouldn’t seem that would be responsible for the aggressive actions taken because these actions had to be postponed until a reliable source confirmed that the German troops were on the move

# data[].attributes.body
Baron Giesl wrote the ultimatum, and 48 hours after, he and the rest of the Austrian delegation quickly left Belgrade. Serbia didn't agree to these terms and it caused chaos.

# data[].attributes.headline
July 23 - Where Will Britain Side? (Amitai)

# data[].attributes.subject
July 23 - Where Will Britain Side? (Amitai)

# data[].attributes.body
- There was a question at this point on where Britain would side
- They could either side with France and Russia in the Triple Entente, or back out and remain neutral.
- In order to attempt to de-escalate, Britain refrained from announcing their decision until the last second, but eventually sided with the Triple Entente.

# data[].attributes.body
- Britains were torn in their fear of Russia or Germany being victorious
- Prince Karl Max von Lichnowsky's misunderstanding of possibly British neutrality lead to a series of last-minute attempts in Berlin to change the deployment plans for German troops
- The British public and officers wait to go to war before there was a reason (Belgum's demise)

# data[].attributes.body
The Russian government supports Britain’s mediation proposals in addition to encouraging the British to decide if they would become involved in a potential war on the side of the Franco-Russian alliance.

# data[].attributes.headline
July 23 - Austrian Minister delivers forty-eight-hour ultimatum to the Serbian Foreign Ministry. 

# data[].attributes.subject
July 23 - Austrian Minister delivers forty-eight-hour ultimatum to the Serbian Foreign Ministry. 

# data[].attributes.body
The decision was made to advise Serbia to not offer any armed forces and to advise Vienna to help.

# data[].attributes.body
Measures for a partial mobilisation of four districts and then put into force.

# data[].attributes.body
- Austria declared war on Serbia
- This breakout of war increased mobilisation orders across Europe
- Britain made it clear that they would get involved with the war.

# data[].attributes.body
- Germany is at war with Russia
- Vienna and Serbia's war became less important because of the war against Russia.
- Berlin expects Vienna to join their war against Russia
- Britain declares war on Germany (August 4)
- Germany invades Luxembourg (neutral) (August 2) and Belgium (August 4)
- The Triple Entente are now at war with the Triple Alliance

# data[].attributes.body
Austria blamed Serbia for the casualties. Serbia is then given an offer and it was the annual time for soldiers to leave home. There were many conversations discussing when to introduce the ultimatum, which interfered with Russia and France's leaders trying to return home.

# data[].attributes.body
- Uncertain how Germany would act in the Austrian-Serbian war
- Austrians go to see what Germany will do
-On July 5th Alexander Von Hoyos  arrived in Germany
- Arrives with a letter which explains the Austrian situation
- Asks about the German decision on Austria’s future plans.

\

# data[].attributes.headline
Ben- France, Russia, and Britain determined that Austria-Hungary was trying and start a war and that they would need to work their hardest to contain war. France and Russia are willing to fight but they needed to make sure that England would join on their side.  

# data[].attributes.subject
Ben- France, Russia, and Britain determined that Austria-Hungary was trying and start a war and that they would need to work their hardest to contain war. France and Russia are willing to fight but they needed to make sure that England would join on their side.  

# data[].attributes.body
Other countries like Britain and France felt Germany could defeat Russia at this point in time as they had not yet risen to the strength they would reach after this point. With that said though none of the countries could abandon Russia for fear that they would grow in power and strength.