Constitutional Rights Foundation
Constitutional Rights Foundation: A Fire Waiting to Be Lit: The Origins of World War I
Complete learning module on the origins of World War I. Includes article with map, photos, primary source excerpts and questions for discussion as well as four common core activities, instructions and handouts for students and teachers....
Brigham Young University
Byu: Wwi Document Archive: The Black Hand: The Secret Serbian Terrorist Society
Discusses the birth of the Black Hand and the events leading up to the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand.
World War 1
Worldwar1.com: Trenches on the Web: 28 Jun 1914 Assassination in Sarajevo
This page explains the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand on June 28, 1914 using a story format.
World War 1
Worldwar1.com: Trenches on the Web: July 1914: The July Crisis: The Month of the Plotters
A timeline of the events that followed the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand and led up to the outbreak of World War I.
Brigham Young University
Byu: Wwi Document Archive: Franz Ferdinand
Brief biography of Archduke Franz Ferdinand detailing some of the events of his life.
Brigham Young University
Brigham Young University: Assassination of Franz Ferdinand
This site from the Brigham Young University gives a firsthand account of the killings. The man that gave this account was arrested as a suspect.
Digital History
Digital History: America at War: Road to War
Read about the convoluted European military alliances at the beginning of the 20th century, and see why those alliances were so affected by the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand of Austria, resulting in World War I.
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: Ferdinand Assassination
This descriptive article from the North Park University highlights the assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand in 1914.
Made From Media
Made From History: How the Assassination of Franz Ferdinand Can Still Be Felt
An infographic showing what historical trends and events were triggered by the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in 1914.
Made From Media
Made From History: What Time Was Archduke Franz Ferdinand Assassinated?
A brief recollection of the events surrounding the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand which was a catalyst to World War I.
World War 1
Worldwar1.com: Trenches on the Web: Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Provides a brief biography of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, whose assassination led to World War I.
World War 1
Worldwar1.com: Trenches on the Web: Archduke Franz Ferdinand Photos
This site provides a small collection of photos of Franz Ferdinand with his family, Kaiser Wilhelm II, and Emperor Franz Josef.
Ducksters
Ducksters: World War I for Kids: Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand
Kids learn about the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand that triggered the start of World War I. What led up to the event and why it started WW1.