"The second bullet struck the Archduke close to the heart. He uttered only one word, 'Sofia' — a call to his stricken wife. Then his head fell back and he collapsed. He died almost instantly.” —Borjove Jevtic, co-conspirator

What was the reason behind the incident described in this passage?

A. ethnic conflict in the Ottoman empire

B. extreme militarism in Germany

C. extreme militarism in Germany

D. economic competition between France and Germany