From European to World War: the escalation of the conflict; Italy's motives for war; reasons for the entry of the USA
A war that began in Europe pulled in new countries over time. Italy and the USA both joined the conflict, but each had very different reasons for doing so.
Real World
Italy signed the Treaty of London in April 1915, swapping sides after Britain and France secretly promised it territory including South Tyrol and Trieste; the USA entered in April 1917 after Germany's unrestricted submarine warfare sank American ships including the Lusitania in 1915.
Exam Focus
Distinguish Italy's territorial self-interest from the USA's ideological and economic motives — conflating them loses marks on 'explain' questions.
Essay Framework
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