World War I Effects – Flashcards

1) Socialist ideas experienced a boom in Europe, spreading from Germany and the Austrian Empire to Britain and France 2) Republic became the most popular type of government to gain influence after the war in Europe 3) 1919 Treaty of Versailles had deleterious effects on the post-war environment as it caused hostilities and resentment that later paved the way for WWII

1) It was forced to sign humiliating treaty accepting blame for causing war and ordered to pay compensation for it 2) Size of German state was reduced, while Italy and France was enlarged 3) Weimar government not liked by most of citizens and maintained little power in controlling the German state 4) Many German soldiers refused to give up fighting, even though military ordered to be drastically reduced

After reducing Germany military, numerous Germany ex-soldiers joined this; an establishment of mercenaries available for street-fighting; open hostility and simmering feelings of revenge exhibited by Germany foreshadowed start of WWII

colonies who supported Europe during the war, like India and protectorates, like Egypt, thought they would be rewarded for support; when British shot down 1 of Wilson's 14 points that advocated right of self-determination for all countries, the colonies rebelled

1) Boundaries of Middle east redrawn, intro of new states and leaders, sparked long term crises and problems that continue today 2) Women acquired right to vote throughout most of Europe 3) Status of working class increased 4) U.S.'s position in world was elevated 5) Break up of Ottoman Empire 6) Rise of Turkish Republic 7) Increased involvement of government in society 8) Increased propoganda

1) Technology changes tremendously after war, in part b/c of developments in mass production made during war, like automobiles, airplanes, radios, even certain chemicals 2) War debt caused European governments to print more and more money, only to spur uncontrollable inflation 3) Members of middle class who had been living reasonably on investments began to experience rocky financial period

1) German mark devalued tremendously 2) War debt shifted world's financial center from England to the U.S. 3) Property damages were quite heavy in Europe, particularly France 4) War strained resources of each country to maximum

1) Many social customs faded out, and society became more open (for a time) 2) Rapid development of new technology 3) Disruption of world trade

1) Growing distrust with political and government officials over some of the horrors of the war and the reluctance that government officials had toward pursuing peace during the war 2) Tremendous sense of loss and anger in some parts of Western Europe where 1 in 4 young men died in battle; the war killed 10-13 million people