The Archduke's visit was intended to oversee which event?
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Correct answer: Military maneuvers and exercises
Franz Ferdinand was in Bosnia in his capacity as Inspector General of the Armed Forces to watch military exercises. His visit was seen by nationalists as a demonstration of imperial power over Slavic lands.
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