The History Fact
Results of WW1
By Collette
World War I planted the seeds for WWII.
Germany and the Axis powers were held accountable for causing the War and
burdened with huge reparations’ payments to the allies. Europe was in economic
ruin and left with little monies to repair and rebuild. Discontent was
experienced everywhere making the political systems of socialism and communism
attractive to those at the bottom of society. Hitler began his plans for Nazi
Germany during the 1920’s using the malcontent of society as the foundation for
his takeover. Not all of the nationalism from the war has disappeared and
countries feel the sting of the war deeply.
Many from this “Lost Generation” followed the path of isolation and pacifisms. America intended to not get involved with the problems in Europe. Many of the monarchies had fallen, and countries had been divided and given over to other countries to control. America rose as a world power and was active in the global trade that followed the war. Women were liberated all over the world and many received the vote. Although military weaponry had been revolutionized, countries began outlawing some because of their use on civilians in warring countries.
The following sites may prove useful.
www.history.com/topics/world-war-i
http://www.pbs.org/greatwar/timeline/time_post.html
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