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Archduke Franz Ferdinand, the heir of the Austro-Hungarian throne was assassinated by the Black Hand Gang of Serbia, which sparked off the chain of events which lead to the First World War.

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Q: The assassination of which statesman by the Black Hand Gang of Serbia is seen by historians as a major cause of the First World War?
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Who was sent to Serbia after the assassination of Franz Ferdinand?

the black hand


What demand were issued by Austria to Serbia after the archdukes assassination?

Austria demanded Serbia to hand over the leaders of the 'Black Hand'.


Which country did Austria Hungary blame for the assassination of the archduke?

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What did Serbia Desire in World War 1?

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What is Serbia's Black Hand?

Secret society in Serbia (Црна Рука/Crna Ruka). Said to have been connected with the Young Bosnia / Mlada Bosna Society and the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand (28 June, 1914), which led to the start of the First World War.


Explain why Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia?

Serbia's organization, the black hand, was behind the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary, the heir to the throne. There were also many long-term causes leading up to this, but this was the event that set everything in motion


What is the motto of Black Hand Serbia?

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If you are questioning about the Black Hand in Serbia, then it would have to be the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand which was committed by one of their members "Gavrilo Princip." This act triggered off World War One. Hope this helped :) S.L


What is Black Hand - Serbia -'s motto?

Black Hand - Serbia -'s motto is 'Unity or Death'.


When was Association of Black Women Historians created?

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