Secret Serbian society formed in 1901 with an aim to unite all South Slav territories into one state; known for its role in orchestrating the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
Consider Black Hand like an underground club at school that operates in secret and has a specific goal. In this case, the goal was not to win a competition or prank the principal, but to unite all South Slav territories.
Nationalism: A political ideology that emphasizes loyalty, devotion, or allegiance to a nation or nation-state.
Pan-Slavism: The idea that all Slavic peoples share a common heritage and should be united into one political entity.
Secret Society: An organization whose members are sworn to secrecy about its activities. Black Hand is an example of such society.
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