To do this essay, you will have to describe AND EXPLAIN the steps by which the

countries of Europe tumbled into war after the death of Franz Ferdinand.

Use this writing frame to build your essay.

Instructions are in red bold.
Mouseover the maroon text for hints on what to say.

How did the murder of Franz Ferdinand lead to a

World War, June-August 1914?
Your opening sentence will set the scene, saying:
'After the murder of Franz Ferdinand on 28 June 1914, there were four key decisions which took the countries of
Europe into war.'

Paragraph 1
Write a sentence or two outlining the first point: Austria declares war
Start with the words: 'Europe started the slide to war when...'

... and then explain Austria's reasons for that decision

Paragraph 2
Write a sentence or two outlining the second point: Russia mobilises
Start with the words: 'The next step on the road to war...'

... and then explain Russia's reasons for mobilising

Paragraph 3
Write a sentence or two outlining the third point: Schlieffen Plan - Germany's response
Start with the words: 'The third step...'
... and then explain Germany's reasons for declaring war

Paragraph 4
Write a sentence or two outlining the fourth point: England declares war
Start with the words: 'Finally...'

... and then explain why Britain joined the war

Conclusion
And, finally, end with a paragraph making a general point summarising what you think.
Start with the words: 'Overall, the...'