Diplomacy in World War 1: Italy & Treaty of London
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What was the Zimmerman Telegram and what did it propose?

The Zimmerman Telegram was a secret communication intercepted by Great Britain, in which Germany proposed that Mexico join the war against the US in exchange for Texas, Arizona, and New Mexico.

What was the significance of the US entry into World War I?

The US entry made a significant contribution in manpower and morale to the Allies.

What was promised to Romania to enter the war on the side of the Allies?

Romania was promised Transylvania and Banat from Austro-Hungary in return for entering the war on the side of the Allies.

What was the Balfour Declaration of 1917 and why was it significant?

<p>The Balfour Declaration promised a 'national home for the Jewish people' in Palestine. It was significant because it was a result of demands by Zionist leaders and was aimed at gaining support for the war from Jewish groups around the world.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the Skyes-Picot agreement of 1916 and what did it entail?

<p>The Skyes-Picot agreement divided the Ottoman provinces in the Middle East between Great Britain and France. It granted control of Jordan, southern Palestine, and Iraq to Great Britain, and Syria, Lebanon, and northern Iraq to France.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the terms of the Treaty of London in April 1915?

<p>Italy agreed to enter the war on the side of the Allies and was promised the Tyrol, A-H’s Adriatic coast, a protectorate over Albania, and a 'just share' in Ottoman territory.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What event led to America's entry into World War 1?

<p>The sinking of HMS Lusitania by a German U-boat in May 1915, resulting in the death of 128 Americans.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which battle resulted in a crushing defeat for Italy in 1917?

<p>The Battle of Caporetto in 1917.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Woodrow Wilson emphasize during his 1916 re-election campaign?

<p>He emphasized 'he kept us out of war.'</p> Signup and view all the answers

What action by Germany led to the United States entering the war?

<p>Germany's resumption of submarine warfare in February 1917, despite knowing the US would enter the war.</p> Signup and view all the answers

The US merchant ships were sunk by ______ : Congress voted to declare war in April 1917

<p>submarines</p> Signup and view all the answers

Wilson called ‘a war to end all wars’ to ‘make the world safe for ______’

<p>democracy</p> Signup and view all the answers

Over 4m men were mobilised, about half reached France, about 1m fought: 117,000 were ______

<p>killed</p> Signup and view all the answers

Ottoman Turkey entered the war on the side of the Central Powers in November ______

<p>1914</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Russian Revolution ended any possible support: Romania signed an armistice December ______

<p>1917</p> Signup and view all the answers

Italy refused to accept it was committed to enter the war in 1914, as part of the Triple Alliance. It had a secret treaty with ______ from 1902 and gained Entente support for its invasion of Libya.

<p>France</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the Treaty of London in April 1915, Italy agreed to enter the war on the side of the ______.

<p>Allies</p> Signup and view all the answers

Italy was promised the Tyrol, A-H’s Adriatic coast (Istria, N Dalmatia), a protectorate over ______.

<p>Albania</p> Signup and view all the answers

After 2 years of stalemate, Italy suffered a crushing defeat at the Battle of Caporetto in ______.

<p>1917</p> Signup and view all the answers

Woodrow Wilson was re-elected as President in 1916 after emphasising ‘he kept us out of ______’

<p>war</p> Signup and view all the answers

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