History World War I Questions
Some of the major diplomatic negotiations during World War I include:
1. The Treaty of London (1915): Negotiated between Italy and the Triple Entente (Britain, France, and Russia), it promised Italy territorial gains in exchange for joining the war on their side.
2. The Zimmermann Telegram (1917): A diplomatic communication intercepted by the British, it revealed Germany's proposal to Mexico for a military alliance against the United States. This led to the United States entering the war.
3. The Treaty of Brest-Litovsk (1918): Signed between Soviet Russia and the Central Powers (Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, and the Ottoman Empire), it ended Russia's involvement in the war and resulted in significant territorial losses for Russia.
4. The Treaty of Versailles (1919): The most significant peace treaty that officially ended World War I. It was negotiated among the Allied Powers (Britain, France, Italy, and the United States) and Germany. The treaty imposed heavy reparations on Germany, redrew national boundaries, and established the League of Nations.
These are just a few examples of the major diplomatic negotiations during World War I.