WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

WORLD WAR I AND THE RUSSIAN REVOLUTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
As a result of the First World War world political power shifted from Europe to-
A
United States
B
Soviet Union
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The First World War destroyed empires, created numerous new nation-states, encouraged independence movements in Europe’s colonies, forced the United States to become a world power and led directly to Soviet communism and the rise of Hitler.

Detailed explanation-2: -There were 15 republics which were placed together as a union. The economies of the Western European countries had been shattered and Soviet Union stood on its own. The world was divided into two powers the Capitalist and the Communist and the Western Europe Countries trying to appease them.

Detailed explanation-3: -Political Impact There was a surge of nationalism and rise of mass civil disobedience when the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms’ failed to deliver on the expectation of home rule that had led to popular support for the British war effort.

Detailed explanation-4: -Solution : The impact of the war on the European Society was devastating. It affected the economic, social and political fabric of Europe. The soldiers were placed above the civilians. Politicians and publicists emphasised on the need for men to be aggressive, strong and masculine.

Detailed explanation-5: -In addition, the conflict heralded the rise of conscription, mass propaganda, the national security state and the FBI. It accelerated income tax and urbanisation and helped make America the pre-eminent economic and military power in the world.

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