Explain the political results of the First World War.
Answer:
- It led to creation of new states/nations in Europe such as Hungary and Yugoslavia.
- It led to emergence of USA as a leading super power in the world due to the victory of the
Allies against central powers.
- The size of Germany was reduced since she lost all her colonies. France regained Alsace and Lorrain from Germany.
- It led to the rise of African nationalism. The African ex-soldiers who fought in the war spearheaded the fight for independence in their countries.
- It led to the creation of league of nations to maintain peace and security.
- The war led to Russian revolution against the Tsar regime which later collapsed. This led to rise of communism in Russia.
- It led to the rise of dictators in the world due to a state anarchy after the war. E.g Benito Musolini in Italy, Adolf Hitler in Germany etc.