Thursday, January 10, 2013

Essay: The Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

1. After reading the two versions of the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, detail the differences you see between the two stories. Give at least two differences. What is the difference in the TONE of the stories? Which story tries to evoke emotion? Why? And why do you think the bodyguard told his accounting in such a graphic manner? If you were a citizen of Austria-Hungary, which version would make you want to go to war? Give at least two reasons to support your answer.
 
 
2. If you were Gavrilo Princip and you believed in the Black Hand's cause, would you have signed on for this mission to assassinate Archduke Ferdinand? Take the following into account: a. You are dying of tuberculosis, b. the manner they want you to kill yourself, c. you are 17 years old, d. you greatly believe in your mission. Explain fully and give at least three reasons to support your answer. Relate the Black Hand's mission to the terrorists of today. Give at least two examples to support your answer.

                                                        DUE JANUARY 11, 2013

 
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