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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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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?

They blame it on Serbia. It was their terrorist organization called the Black Hand that killed him (and his wife).


What were the counties that took part in the assassanation?

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria in 1914 was primarily linked to Serbia, as the assassin, Gavrilo Princip, was a member of the nationalist group known as the Black Hand, which sought to promote Serbian nationalism. The assassination also had wider implications involving Austria-Hungary and its ally Germany, as well as Russia, which supported Serbia. Thus, the key countries involved in the events surrounding the assassination were Serbia, Austria-Hungary, Germany, and Russia.


What did Serbia Desire in World War 1?

Serbia was accused for the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand (Austro-Hungarian future king) in Sarajevo in 1914 by Gavrilo Princip (he was a member of the Serbian nationalist group the Black Hand). So it didn't desire anything. Serbia was attacked.


What nations were involved in the assassination of Franz Ferdinand?

I don't know that it was State sponsored as such: Gavril Prinzip was a Serbian.


What country was blamed for the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand?

Serbia was blamed for the assassination. While the government has stated that they were never involved with the killing, most believe that the Black Hand (the gang that trained to assassinate Archduke Ferdinand) were called upon by the government.


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 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.


What is the motto of Black Hand Serbia?

Black Hand - Serbia -'s motto is 'Death of Tyranny!'.


What important crime did the black hand commit?

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'.