Black Hand

Definition

The Black Hand was a secret Serbian society formed in 1901 with the aim of uniting all territories with majority Serb population not ruled by Serbia. It is best known for being involved in the assassination plot against Archduke Franz Ferdinand.

Related terms

Secret Society: An organization whose members operate covertly to achieve certain goals which could be political or social.

Serbian Nationalism: A specific form of nationalism promoting the cultural unity of all Serbs.

Terrorism: The use of violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, in the pursuit of political aims. The Black Hand used such tactics to achieve their goals.