Assassination of arch-duke Ferdinand

The Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand

The assassination of Arch-Duke Franz Ferdinand was organized by an organization known as The Black Hand. Gavril Princip shot him and his wife, and he died several days later from his injuries. Their had been several failed attempts by the rest of the group, but things had one wrong, such as being under police suspicion, or feeling sorry for Franz’s wife.

In Much the same way as Hitler’s invasion of Poland sparked the Second World War, Franz’s assassination sparked the first.

The effect

- Archduke Ferdinand’s assassination led to the first word war, which killed close to Forty Million People

The Criteria

Did it result in a serious detriment to more that 10000 people?

Yes. Millions died during the war, on both sides.

Were the effects visible immediately?

Yes, in that same year, the Allied forces went to war against Germany and Austria-Hungary.

Did it lead to another significant event?

Yes. The restrictions on Germany after the First World War helped Hitler to become more influential, because many Germans were unhappy with the situation in which they were. Thus, Ferdinand’s assignation indirectly also led to the Second World War

Did it result in a significant benefit for more than 10000 people?

No

Are the effects still visible today?

Yes. On days like The Anzac day, we remember those that die for us, and, for the rest of the year, they are never far from people’s minds.