Discuss the social results of the First World War.
Answer:
- Mass loss of life. Millions of people died during the war.
- It led to refugee crisis in Europe since thousands of people were displaced and rendered homeless.
- There was outbreak of diseases and epidemics such as the Spanish influenza which affected many people.
- Separations of families and many children were left orphans and women left widows causing suffering and misery.
- Many women now began to work due to the high demand for manpower. This led to gender equality in many parts of Europe.
- Advancement of medicine and surgery due to the many injuries and diseases during the war which needed advanced medical care.