The July Crisis By keanemj Jun 28, 1914 Archduke Franz Ferdinand gets assasinated Assasinated Jul 1, 1914 Austria-Hungary declare war on Serbia Jul 6, 1914 Germany gives Austria-Hungry "The Blank Cheque" "The Blank Cheque" means that Germany would do whatever Austria-Hungary want. Jul 28, 1914 Austria-Hungary declare war on Serbia Jul 31, 1914 Germany ask France to stay Neutral Aug 1, 1914 Germany Declared War On Russia Aug 2, 1914 Germany Ask Belgium to Stay Neutral Aug 3, 1914 Belgium Reject Germany's Request to Stay Neutral Aug 4, 1914 Germany Invade Belgium