The Impact Of WW1 - Goverment Flashcards
Why was Italy unsure on neutrality
Salandra felt that by staying out of war they would be sidelined by the entente powers
Why did Italy begin negotiations w both sides
To establish the best deal for Italy (sacred egoism)
Why did Italy side w the entente powers
They offered the best deal
What was the deal offered by the entente powers
Promised that they would give Italy their irredentist land back - South Tyrol. IF Italyvwas victorious
When was the Treaty of London signed
April 1915
When did Italy declare war on Austria
May 1915
Why did Italy not side w the Triple alliance
Austria-Hungary wasn’t prepared to sede irredentist land for Italy’s support
What else would the entente powers do
They’d be willing to discuss Italy’s ambitions to expand their power in the Mediterranean
