Question

Some historians argue that alliances caused World War I. The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary caused alliances to declare war on each other. The assassination was done to free land from Austria-Hungary. Serbs living in Bosnia and Herzegovina wanted to rule themselves. Because of this assassination, Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia. Russia was an ally of Serbia. Germany was an ally of Austria-Hungary. The two mutual-defense alliances were now at war.

Which statement best identifies the reason Franz Ferdinand was assassinated?

Serbs in Bosnia and Herzegovina wanted self-rule.
Austria-Hungary decided to declare war on Serbia.
Russia was an ally of Serbia and wanted to stop Austria-Hungary.
Mutual-defense alliances wanted to start a war in Austria-Hungary.

Answer 1

Serbs in Bosnia and Herzegovina wanted self-rule.

Step-by-step explanation:

The others are a result of the assassination, not a cause.