From+Sarajevo+to+War!

This will be your home page for the Game we will be playing over the next couple of weeks. Rules:

1: You will be receiving a briefing every few days, a total of 3 plus the final one on the day of your finals. 2: Each briefing will be in the form of a video or PowerPoint lecture with pertinent information about the assassination of Franz Ferdinand and Sofia and the situation surrounding it with information from the previous briefing 3: Between the briefings you will analyze the information you have received and research to allow yourself appropriate information to write a 3 part communique. The first part is a public statement based upon the information you have received. The second will be a private statement to your allies. The third will be a "back channel" communique to try to either defuse the situation or escalate the situation. As part of the communiques you must state your intentions as far as your military or movement of civilians. 4: You will be graded on each communique. All of you will be doing at least one of each of the communiques. This work will be consensus work of your group but will be your own writings. 5: Email your communiques to the appropriate people. The public communique will be sent to me and I will post it on this web page. The private communiques will not be posted but sent to the appropriate groups(countries) with a cc to me. I also ask you to print out every email so I have a hard copy of all emails. 6: Because much of the information is on the web page there will be no excuses for late or missing assignments. Links to all videos, URLs, will be posted and PowerPoints will be posted to this web page. 7: Finally, listed below are the representatives of the interested countries in the assassination in Sarajevo.

Serbia, Croatia, US, Japan, Ottoman Empire, Italy: Jhoel Bader Omar

Great Britain: Laith Selim Ahmed

Germany: Fares Yusuf Seif

Russia: Gaida Dalia Raneem

France: Sara Dominique Waed

Austria/Hungary: Nitasha Sundos Bayan

Please post below the method by which the group wishes to be contacted, either individually or by a group address. Please print out 5 lists of your addresses so I can share them with your fellow groups members.

First Briefing Communiques:

Austria-Hungary: The government of Austria-Hungary would like to address the assassination of the heir to the throne, Franz Ferdinand. On the 28th of June, 1914, the Archduke and his wife Sophie, Duchess of Hohenberg were killed in the city of Sarajevo by a group of Serbians. Due to this excruciatingly unlawful action, the Austro-Hungarian Government feels obliged to take an urgent step. In taking this urgent step we anticipate that, due to their understanding of the atrociousness of the act committed by the Serbians, we will find support and sympathy from all nations during this time of unprecedented political distress. By attacking our prospective ruler, the Serbians have effectively made an attack on the security and safety of the people of this nation, which in and of itself is utterly intolerable. Thus the Imperial and Royal Government declares war on the nation of Serbia. However, it is important to note that this collapse of peace among the European nations has been brought about as an effect of the odious crime of the Serbians, not by the declaration of war itself. This act of regicide has caused an outbreak of war, therefore those responsible should be held accountable. France: On behalf of the French government I would like to share our deepest condolences for the death of France Ferdinand and his beloved wife. We understand that this situation is one that cannot be taken lightly. Yet we also believe that you as the public and we as your government should take this as an opportunity to learn and prosper. We know that this horrific assassination will make many people furious and filled with outrage, but we encourage that we come together as the nations of Europe and work together to build a stronger and safer community. In order to prevent further eye opening and heart breaking circumstances such as this. Yet again I would like to express how truly sorry France is for the loss of such honorable people such as these.

Sincerely,

- France Great Britain: Great Britain sends its deep condolences to The Austrian-Hungarian empire. This is truly a tragedy, and an international shock, we send out our deepest remorse. May the Arch Duke and his wife rest in peace and prosperity. His Majesty the king of Great Britain would like to send out a message to the people of Britain and Europe, in times of death, sadness and tragedy, the only sane approach is working together, and uniting. This horrific assassination should not separate powerful alliances or effect prosperity that has been part of our land for years. Ensuring prosperity, peace and controlling fury, will prevent an awful assassination, or any acts of terror on the people, or governments of Europe. Once again, Austria-Hungary, we are sorrowful for your important loss, and wish you the best of luck in these difficult time.

Sincerely,

Great Britain Russia: The Russian empire mourns the loss of Franz Ferdinand and his beloved wife Sophie Chotek. It is a shame that the Austro- Hungarian empire had to lose such a great ruler so soon. However, it is unfortunate that they are pointing fingers at our very own people in Serbia. The Bosnian Serb, Gavrillo Princip, was a troubled man, that deserves all the punishment he will get; unlike the people of Serbia who have done no wrong. This assassination was all a matter of the poor security system found in Bosnia. We must remember that the people of Serbia are our people; we will continue to stand by them. The Salvic people must stick together, and it is OUR duty as Russia to assist our fellow Salvic citizens. We must remember, we share the same religions, the same cultures, speak the same language, thus we are one.

Germany: On behalf of the German government i would like the share our reaction to the assassination of of Franz Ferdinand and his wife. This is a matter that will be taken into strict consideration and there will be consequences to the actions of the murderers. The death of France Ferdinand is not a matter to be forgotten and we are announcing that there will be severe consequences to this event and the aftermath will be negative. We announce to the public that our ally Austria Hungary will be backed up in any case of conflicts. In order for this kind of circumstance to never occur again there will be taken care of with cautions. The loss of our ally is our loss.

Sincerely

Germany Serbia: Serbia has been informed about the assassination of the Archduke of Austria-Hungary, Francis Ferdinand, and his wife, Duchess of Hohenberg, in Sarajevo, capital of Bosnia. Serbia expresses its sympathy through this communique and expects its condolence to be properly interpreted by the people that encounter sorrow at this moment. We acknowledge the severity of the situation but hope to remain in a non-hostile state with The Kingdom of Austria-Hungary upon our government’s guarantee that Serbians citizens are not linked in such disgraceful affair.

Sincerely,

-Serbia

Italy: Italy was informed regarding the assassination of the Archduke of Austria-Hungary, Francis Ferdinand, and his wife in the capital of Bosnia, Sarajevo. The Italian government wants to express its sorrow and pity those who were ruled by a remarkably noble and great leader as Francis Ferdinand was. We want to offer our support to the Monarchy of Austria-Hungary to continue its great mission and help in the investigation of the cause of this dreadful affair.

Sincerely,

-Italy