To Arms

Category 1, #1 Why did Franz-Joseph say to President Roosevelt: “You see in me the last European monarch of the old school”?

     As Franz-Joseph was anti-revolution he strongly supported feudalism which makes sense when he says “You see in me the last European monarch of the old school”. He says this to President Roosevelt as he mentions is going to be the last European monarch of the old school meaning after he dies, there will be no more. Franz-Joseph admits that when he says last and he knows that because of the modern revolutionary and enlightenment ideals prevalent across Europe.

Category 2, Why was this considered a “Defensive War” by the major powers? How was that logic faulty?

     The war was considered defensive due to the alliances and terrorist movements from Serbia. Austia-Hungary felt the need to defend it's nation as the Austrian investigators were not allowed in the investigation of their own heir's assassination. Also with the alliances, Russia, Great Britain, etc. were brought into this war as they were obliged to protect their allies. This makes sense as many alliances did not actually want harm it was mostly solely for the defense protection for one of their allies.

Category 3, Why was the reaction against Serbians in Bosnia so violent? Was it justified?
     The reaction against Serbians in Bosnia were very violent because of the anger inflicted in the assassination of Franz-Joseph. Franz-Joseph was well looked upon in Austria-Hungary as their heir so they understandingly were provoked by his death. I would say it is justified as Serbia did not take action for the death which was caused by Serbian Terrorists which makes them accountable for the consequences. 

Category 4, How was Germany to blame for starting WWI?
     Germany in many ways was blamed for started WW1. As we learned from the simulation in class, Germany ends up taking the blame even if unfair because Serbia is done for. I would say that the alliances also caused the problems to leap to Germany although it was not their problem to start with. These are some of the ways Germany was blamed for starting WW1.

In light of Gyu Eun's propaganda poster, how surprising is this WWI image of John Hines?

      In light of Gyu Eun's propaganda poster, the WW1 image is quite surprising as both sources showcase different aspects of the time period. First of all, Gyu Eun's propaganda poster shows the government and ideas whereas the WW1 image shows the environment and still life of World War 1. However, the negative atmosphere is a common trait shared between these two images. The WW1 image is surprising as it displays the lifestyle of a soldier although it is a featured photograph. This is surprising as I stated earlier, Gyu Eun's propaganda poster gives us a more direct depiction of ideas and government in relation to the people.