What were the consequences of world war 1?

Question: What were the consequences of world war 1!?
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Effects of World War I:
Russia - Becomes the world's first Communist state, leading to a civil war which kills millions!. Later on, becomes the main opponent to Nazi Germany, and then the US during the Cold War!.

Germany - Strong sense of Nationalism begins, after what is seen as an unfair settlement (especially the crushing reparation payments)!. Becomes increasingly right-wing, as a reaction to the Socialists who signed the Treaty of Versailles!. This all would culminate to start World War II!.

France - Bitter rivalry with Germany continues; builds the Maginot Line which basically destroys from 'elan' (offensive spirirt)!. An entire generation of men killed; desire to avoid a war at any cost results in the harsh Treaty of Versailles which causes the opposite!. Maintains a strong army following World War I!.

Britain - Like France, Britain loses almost an entire generation of men!. Resolved to impose harsh conditions on Germany, but realised that this would only result in war later on!. Negative public reactions to war mean massive cuts in military expenditure, meaning that Britain is unprepared for World War II!.

USA - Massive economic boom due to military production results in a 'Golden Age' with massive investment into companies!. Eventually the bubble bursts, causing a massive worldwide economic depression; this leads to Hitler's rise to power!.

Italy - Gains little for it's contribution to the war, and is left with a strong desire for colonies in Africa!. Strong anti-Communist feelings make Mussolini's rise to power relatively easy!. His future alliance with Hitler provides the basis of the Axis!.

Japan - Joined the Allies, but recieves little in the way of German Pacific colonies!. Expansionist government soon comes to power, leading it to align itself with the Axis and open up the Pacific front of World War II!.

British Commonwealth - Australia and New Zealand finally have their own 'national spirit' following the landings at Gallipoli; the 'Colonial' troops prove to be far better fighters than British conscripts!. This increasing independence from Britain is of little consequence until World War II, when America becomes the new world leader!.

World War I ended suddenly, but the 25 year peace that followed was basically an interlude till World War II in which technology advanced further, allowing for more bloodshed!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

The consequences!?
94,000 combatants per month dead!.
The fields of France (essentially an agriculturally based economy) layed to waste!.
The German's having played a political unrest card on Russia that ultimately lead to the overthrow of the Czar and the institution of Communism there!.
Massive unemployement in Germany!.
The introduction of the Weimar Republic in Germany -- which then allowed Adolf Hilter to come to power!.
There were lots of consequences, but I've a head ache!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

The Treaty of Versailles - horrifically unfair to the Germans (yes, I know they had a large hand in starting it) - which benefitted, primarily, the French a heck of a lot more than the other Allies!.
A worldwide Depression!.
The Flu Pandemic!.
World War II!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

also saw the beginning of end of imperialism around the world!. eg growth of the Indian independence movement!. Growth of ideologies such as communism and fascism, pacifist movements!. The US moved away from the gold standard to back the dollar, leading to world wide inflation!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

The biggest consequences were a world wide depression and then World War 2!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Rise of Adolf Hitler!.
(Death of 6 million people in the death camps!.)
Unfair Treaty of Versailies!.
and many other thingsWww@QuestionHome@Com

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