The Effects Of World War I

The First World War impacted significantly on the homefronts of the participating nations in many different social, political and economic areas. There was a widespread restructuring of primary industry with a large orientation towards militarism. There was massive political change where new systems of power were introduced that gave governments a range of new powers including the control over industry. The civilian population had severe restrictions placed upon their rights and liberties due to the necessities that total war required.

Almost a century has passed but Australia still identifies strongly with the Anzac ‘legend' that emerged during the First World War. Entering the war as a small outpost of the British Empire, no one would have anticipated the courage and tenacity displayed by the Australian troops or the extent to which their war efforts would become the foundation of our national identity.

Woodrow Wilson of America, David Lloyd George of Great Britain and Georges Clemenceau of France attended the signing of The Treaty of Versailles, which took place at Versailles Palace located close to Paris. The treaty was the peace settlement after World War I. After months of negotiation the treaty was signed June 28, 1919.

The Home Front is often overlooked when discussing the impact of World War One (WWI), as the impact is often less glorified when compared to the bloodshed of the battlefields. This exhibition looks at life in Australia during WWI and explores the experiences of those away from the actual fighting who are at home. By extensively using primary sources and brief profiles of both notable and everyday Australians during WWI, the exhibit gives a holistic view on life in Australia during the Great War. The exhibit focuses on the themes of the initial excitement of those in Australia when the war began, technology advancements, how the public received news of the war and their reaction to it, as well as the sense of growing disillusionment that developed as the war progressed. It comprehensively looks at these experiences and emotions and describes them with clarity.

At the time the U.S. entered into World War, it had already been raging for some time. Between the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand during the tension between Austria-Hungary and Russia for the sake of dominance, the increasing competition from Japan for Chinese trade, and the increasingly offensive tactics of Germany concerning the U.S., the American population began to contemplate whether or not America should get involved, a topic that is still debated to this day. World War I and its effects were perceived as both good and bad by different people before, during, and after the war, interventionists saying it would be beneficial for patriotic and social aspects of America, and isolationists saying it would be harmful due to a

There were multiple reasons that led to World War 1. This affected the US in many ways. One thing that led to World War 1 was the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria, done by a Serbian terrorist. This upset Austria-Hungary and this is why they wanted to go to war with Serbia. Because of friendship between them and their allies,their partnerships went to join war with them. One way that World War 1 impacted the US was through the Great Migration.

In 1919 at the Paris Peace Conference The Treaty of Versailles was formally drafted and World War I was finally brought to an end. The treaty was drafted by the Allied Powers, which consisted of Great Britain, France and the United States. This treaty blamed the war solely on Germany, and it required them to pay an amount of “$33 billion dollars in reparations, cede all of colonies, dismantle their air force, and greatly reduce their other military operations”(German Delegation, 291).

At first, the United States took a neutral stance toward aiding any particular side during the Great War. However, a german submarine sank the british ship Lusitania, which resulted in the deaths of 124 American citizens. Woodrow Wilson started implementing “preparedness” a program to expand the american military. The defining moment was when the United States discovered, of the Zimmermann Telegram. This german telegram was intercepted by the British, and called for Mexico to join wars and attack the United States. The war affected both government and society. First, the war had a major impact in Americans everyday lives. Such as the Selective Service Act of 1917, which required millions of men to enter the draft. For government, we got several

World War I was, simply put, a war like no other. It was the first total war the world had experienced and it revolutionized our idea of war and what it entailed. World War I eventually coined the nickname “the war to end all wars”; which we now find to be ironic because there have been plenty of wars since. At the time, however, it was believed that society would be rebirthed by the war and it would be changed to a more perfect form. There would be no sense in war anymore because humanity would finally be ideal. Yet when we examine the casualties and destruction post-war, they add up to a horrific amount. During this era, it seemed nearly impossible for war to continue, in consideration to the welfare of humanity. Still though, it only

In the aftermath of World War I, Europe would fall into a depression with the U.S following suit. On October 29, 1929 (known as Black Tuesday), the Stock Market would crash which would ultimately trigger the start of the Great Depression. Lasting 10 years, the great depression would lead to the unemployment of more than 10 million Americans and the closing down of many banks (which would lead to many Americans losing all their savings). The general public desperately needed the help of the federal government to get back on their feet, but like many people at the time, President Hoover did not believe in direct assistance from the government. As he stated in his Annual Message to the Congress on the State of the Union on December 2nd, 1930, “Economic depression cannot be cured by legislative action or executive pronouncement. Economic wounds must be healed by the action of the cells of the economic body--the producers and consumers themselves.” However, President Hoover did take some action in 1932, after realizing that that the nation was only falling further into the de! pression. Created to promote the idea of t.rickle-down economics, the Reconstruction Finance Corporation was meant to aid large business (via half a billion dollars)b in hopes that the “support” would trickle-down to the public in the form of more work opportunities and thus increased goods production. Despite his best efforts, the plan was seen as too little, too late and failed to make a difference

WWI was, at its time, the largest and most destructive war planet Earth had ever seen. Some countries lost millions of lives and nearly an entire generation. The war casted the world into massive debt and Europe was almost totally razed. The Allies sought revenge and not so surprisingly, they found it. The Treaty of Versailles stated that Germany must accept total fault for the war. Germany was forced to pay reparation money, which it did not have, to the Allies. This drove Germany into greater debt than any other country in the world. Its population felt wronged and cheated. This series of events led to far reaching consequences, ranging from the rise of Hitler and Nazi Germany to the creation of countries such as

World War I played a crucial role in the downfall of Nicholas II and his regime. The lack of planning and ill-prepared armies, as well as, inflation and hardships for the people of Russia all contributed to the toppling of the Tsarist regime.

The Treaty of Versailles was penned during the Paris Peace Conference, mainly to decide upon Germany’s consequences for beginning World War One. When Germany signed the treaty, it lost a tenth of its land to surrounding countries. Not only did they lose part of their country, but they also lost their overseas territories, including Chinese ports, Pacific Islands, and African colonies. One of the actual causes of the war was that Germany wanted ‘a place in the sun’, and requested

The video talks about the effects of World War I and the countries that fought in this horrible war. This war was named the modern war. This war was the first war that used the following: Airplanes, submarines, battleships, machine guns, mustard gas and much more. The war was fought between two major Alliances. The first alliance was France, Great Britain and Russia. The other alliance was Germany, Austria, Italy and Turkey. This war started in 1914 but the United States entered the conflict in 1917. They entered because of money, civilian ships being sunk, and Mexico being offered parts of America by Germany. This war had 65 million people fight in it, 25 million wounded, 9 million died and 20 million civilians killed due to starvation

World War I was rising Nazi feeling across Europe, colonial and economic rivalries, which contributed to growing international tension. The main spark that started World War I was the assassination of the Austrian archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo in June 1914. The heart of the conflict were the Central Powers, Germany and Austria-Hungary, and the Allied Powers, Britain, France, and Russia; Italy joined later in 1915, and then United States joined in 1917. World War I was the first war to be fought on land, at sea, and in the air. World War I brought more technological innovations than any conflict in history. Machine guns, battleships, land mines, barbed wire, engine-driven transport vehicles, and other