Anglo-French Convention of 1917

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Anglo-French Convention of 1917

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Treaty signed in 1917 concerning Allied policy in Southern Russia after the October Revolution.

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Origins & Early Life

The Convention between France and England on the subject of activity in Southern Russia was signed on 23 December 1917 between the United Kingdom and the French Third Republic. With the October Revolution and the Armistice between Russia and the Central Powers, the Allied Powers had to reformulate their policy towards Russia.

Career & Major Achievements

The Allies wanted to keep Russia in war and were concerned that Russia's abundant natural resources would be used to allow Germany to bypass the Allied blockade. With the new Bolshevik government aiming to sign a peace treaty with Germany, which could potentially lead to the Russia's natural resources ending up in German hands, the Allies launched efforts to deny these vital supplies to the Germans by aiding the various anti-Bolshevik groups in the former Russian Empire willing to continue fighting against the Central Powers and to restore Russia as an Anglo-French ally.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

These groups included nascent White movement, Cossacks, and pro-independence movements such as Ukrainian People's Republic. The initial Allied efforts would concentrate on the south of the former Russian empire, where a big part of these groups were located.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1917: 1917 Milestone — The Convention between France and England on the subject of activity in Southern Russia was signed on 23 December 1917 between the United Kingdom and the French Third Republic.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Anglo-French Convention of 1917

True or False: “True or False: The primary concern of the Allies after the October Revolution was that Russia's natural resources would be used by the Central Powers to bypass the Allied blockade.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): False. The Allies were concerned that the Bolshevik government's potential peace treaty with Germany would allow German hands to gain control of Russia's vital natural resources.

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