Primary Source Analysis
Austrian-Hungarian ultimatum to Serbia and Serbian response
I was convinced that Serbia would not accept many of the terms in Austria-Hungary’s ultimatum, specifically 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, and 9 because those demands compromise Serbia’s freedom and independence from Austria-Hungary.
Terms 2, 7, and 10 are reasonable because they are standard requests of a country investigating the death of their monarch.
Terms 1 and 3 interfere with a free press.
Austria-Hungary is defining propaganda as any type of publication or communication that negatively speaks out against the Austro-Hungarian monarchy, government, and people.
I was surprised at how many of Austria-Hungary’s terms Serbia agreed with. Their language certainly conveys …show more content…
The Czar refers to Austria-Hungary as Germany's “old ally” and wants Germany to remain neutral when Austria-Hungary goes to war.
Kaiser Wilhelm II wants Russia to stay out of conflict to prevent total European involvement in an Austro-Serbian war.
The Czar is referring to Russia’s military mobilization when he speaks of “military measures which have now come into effect”.
Russia now holds the responsibility of deciding between war and peace because if they mobilize against Austria-Hungary in defense of Serbia, Germany will be forced to declare war on Russia and thus bringing all of Europe to war.
France is on the eastern border of Germany and is mobilizing their military.
Russia is defending Serbia because most inhabitants of Serbia closer associate with Russia (in religion, tradition, culture, and language), Serbia is allied with Russia, and holds a valuable strategic position in the Balkans.
Germany mobilized their military because Russia mobilized theirs in response to the Austro-Hungarian military threatening Serbia.
Austria-Hungary is most to blame because of their pointed and unfair demands and threats to Serbia after the assassination of their …show more content…
Twain sees Austro-Hungarian governing as superficial – the government listens to all but rarely does anything.
The government controls the press through censorship. A censor reads each paper and article before they are published. Censors would not allow foul and offensive language or even phrases that “look” dangerous to be published.
Press in a society spreads information to people and helps inform them of important events. Free societies allow their press to publish anything because people have the right to information and opinions (on which to base their own) about their country or government. The controlled or censored press cannot publish anything and their responsibility is mainly focused on distributing government opinions and information.
Society becomes either complacent and ignorant or angered and frustrated. If censorship is complete and no outside information enters the “closed system”, a population will most likely believe what is provided but as soon as “outside” information enters, the population will start to doubt that what is provided to them by the
Austrian-Hungarian ultimatum to Serbia and Serbian response
I was convinced that Serbia would not accept many of the terms in Austria-Hungary’s ultimatum, specifically 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, and 9 because those demands compromise Serbia’s freedom and independence from Austria-Hungary.
Terms 2, 7, and 10 are reasonable because they are standard requests of a country investigating the death of their monarch.
Terms 1 and 3 interfere with a free press.
Austria-Hungary is defining propaganda as any type of publication or communication that negatively speaks out against the Austro-Hungarian monarchy, government, and people.
I was surprised at how many of Austria-Hungary’s terms Serbia agreed with. Their language certainly conveys …show more content…
The Czar refers to Austria-Hungary as Germany's “old ally” and wants Germany to remain neutral when Austria-Hungary goes to war.
Kaiser Wilhelm II wants Russia to stay out of conflict to prevent total European involvement in an Austro-Serbian war.
The Czar is referring to Russia’s military mobilization when he speaks of “military measures which have now come into effect”.
Russia now holds the responsibility of deciding between war and peace because if they mobilize against Austria-Hungary in defense of Serbia, Germany will be forced to declare war on Russia and thus bringing all of Europe to war.
France is on the eastern border of Germany and is mobilizing their military.
Russia is defending Serbia because most inhabitants of Serbia closer associate with Russia (in religion, tradition, culture, and language), Serbia is allied with Russia, and holds a valuable strategic position in the Balkans.
Germany mobilized their military because Russia mobilized theirs in response to the Austro-Hungarian military threatening Serbia.
Austria-Hungary is most to blame because of their pointed and unfair demands and threats to Serbia after the assassination of their …show more content…
Twain sees Austro-Hungarian governing as superficial – the government listens to all but rarely does anything.
The government controls the press through censorship. A censor reads each paper and article before they are published. Censors would not allow foul and offensive language or even phrases that “look” dangerous to be published.
Press in a society spreads information to people and helps inform them of important events. Free societies allow their press to publish anything because people have the right to information and opinions (on which to base their own) about their country or government. The controlled or censored press cannot publish anything and their responsibility is mainly focused on distributing government opinions and information.
Society becomes either complacent and ignorant or angered and frustrated. If censorship is complete and no outside information enters the “closed system”, a population will most likely believe what is provided but as soon as “outside” information enters, the population will start to doubt that what is provided to them by the