Results of World War 1 and the

Aftermath of the First World War

Territorial Changes Following World War
1
No previous conflict in history was as
destructive as the first world war 1. It marked
the end of the one period and the beginning
of another period . Like the most wars , it
created problems . Millions were killed and
wounded ; hundreds of millions endured
danger and deprivation.; cities and villages
were razed ; a vast amount of property
Moreover , world war 1 change the course of
the history. The map of europe was remade as
a result of different settlements signed by the
Central powers.
 four powerful dynasties disappeared in
history: the Hohenzollern in Germany;
the Hapsburg in Austria-Hungary; the
Romanovs in Russia; and Osmanlis in
Turkey.
The Inflation became a severe post-war
problem. To meet expenses including
payments on war debts, many nations of
Europe issued paper money with no backing.
They also collected heavy taxes. As prices
rose sharply, discontentment mounted. The
peace conference and the peace settlements
made created bitter feelings after the war.
The German nation burned with humiliation of
defeat.
 an effort to revive economic life after the war,
many nations adopted a program of economic
nationalism. They attempted to become self-
sufficient nations by employing high tariffs,
import quotas, and other devices designed to
keep out foreign products.
 The economic and social shocks of the post-
war period helped pave the way to the rise of
dictatorship. Many people lost faith in the
ability to provide satisfactory conditions of the
democratic government. These people gave
their trust to men who promised to solve all
their problems. The one-man rule developed.
 Questions!
1-3 Name the three powerful dynasties that
were disappeared in history ?
4.The payment for the total cost of the war is
known as what ?
o 5. The map of Europe was remade as a result
of different settlements by who ?
a. Allied powers
b. Central Powers
c. The Big Four
 Answers!
1-3. Hohenzollern , Hapsburg , Romanovs

4. Inflation

5. B.