Long term effects world war 1?

Answer 1

Besides deaths of soldiers and civilians, the consequences of World War I included:

• It brought ruin and destruction to Europe.
• European economies collapsed.
• Europe lost almost an entire generation of young men.
• Borders between nations radically changed.
• Nationalism surged in the colonial empires.
• Conflicts from the Treaty of Versailles were unresolved.

Answer 2

Europe ceased to be the 'leading continent' in the world, despite the enlargement of the British and French empires. The U.S. wasn't willing to take over as the world's leading power. There was a vacuum at the top during the interwar period. The peace treaties after WW1 failed to produce a sound settlement. War continued in Europe (at the edges, anyway) till into the early 1920s (Russia, Poland, Greece, Ireland). Worse still, Europe merrily started sprouting dictatorships - the Soviet Union, Italy, Hungary, Romania, Yugoslvia, Bulgaria ... While Europe was quite prosperous in 1920s, some of these dictatorhips managed to avoid being unduly oppressive, but in the harsh economic climate of the 1930s things changed. Austria, Germany, the Baltic Republics and Spain joined the dictatorships. Moreover, many of them were exceptionally vicious and violent ...In the period c. 1790-1914 the use of torture was considered utterly beyond the pale; but suddenly, in many European dictatorships it again became common. It seemed that the clock was being turned back ...

Answer 3

American world domination.

German and Japanese prosperity.

Collapse of British empire.

Creation of Soviet Bloc.

Founding of state of Israel.

Founding of European Union.

Answer 4

The horrors of the First World War led to widespread social trauma. This Disillusionment following the war manifested itself in a number of ways, sparking artistic, literary, philosophical, musical, and cultural movements. In contrast to pre-war artistic movements, such as Impressionism, post-war art became bleak and cynical, changing the rules, abandoning tradition, and above all, criticizing the sham of western civilization. Abstract movements such as surrealism, minimalism and futurism flourished. Literature mirrored the artistic movements in exposing the atrocities committed during the world war. Additionally, the disenchanted populace turned to nihilism, dadaism, and various other radically philosophies. Gruesome reminders of the lost generation was realized by many within their countries, and often led to disenchantment with war and political leaders. The social trauma caused by world war one manifested in different ways, from artistic, philosophical, economic, and youth movements across Europe.

This social trauma made itself manifest in many different ways. Some people were revolted by nationalism and what it had caused; so, they began to work toward a more internationalist world through organizations such as the League of Nations. Pacifism became increasingly popular. Others had the opposite reaction, feeling that only military strength could be relied on for protection in a chaotic and inhumane world that did not respect hypothetical notions of civilization. A strong sense of disillusionment and cynicism became pronounced in many societies. Nihilism grew in popularity. Many people believed that the war heralded the end of the world as they had known it, including the collapse of capitalism and Imperialism. Communist and socialist movements around the world drew strength from this theory, enjoying a level of popularity they had never known before. These feelings were most pronounced in areas directly or particularly harshly affected by the war, such as central Europe, Russia and France.

Dada was many things, but it was essentially an anti-war movement in Europe from 1915 to 1923. It was an artistic revolt and protest against traditional beliefs of a pro-war society, and also fought against sexism/racism to a lesser degree. By the end of World War I, Dada was very popular in the German cities Berlin, Cologne and Hanover, expressing the view of many Germans at the time that the war was folly. It was an anti-war movement created by artists around Europe as a way to express the troubles and traumas within societies affected by the war itself.

Artists such as Otto Dix, George Grosz, Ernst Barlach, and Käthe Kollwitz represented their experiences, or those of their society, in blunt paintings and sculpture. Similarly, authors such as Erich Maria Remarque wrote grim novels detailing their experiences. These works had a strong impact on society, causing a great deal of controversy and highlighting conflicting interpretations of the war. In Germany, nationalists including the Nazis believed that much of this work was degenerate and undermined the cohesion of society as well as dishonouring the dead.

Answer 5

Just look at the financial markets now - Lehman collapse etc. These effects are long term effects of WW I (note capitals).

Answer 6

there wee many effects such as...

shellshock

trench foot which led to amputation

death of soldiers mates

the smell of trenches

Answer 7

economic consequences

Answer 8

Death. And World War II.