Impacts And Effects Of WW1 Flashcards
What were the Political Impacts of WW1?
- It led to the abdication of the Kaiser.
- Food shortages led to people having radical views.
- It was hard to gain trade as countries shunned Germany.
- Germany suffered diplomatically.
- There was no strong leader to take charge.
- Germany had to pay reparations.
Who took charge of Germany after the abdication of the Kaiser?
The Weimar Republic
What extremist views did Germans start to believe?
Communism
Why did countries shun away Germany?
Because they wanted to trade with the victorious winners rather than the economically deprived country that lost.
How were Germany suffering diplomatically?
Their views were ignored at the Peace Treaty in Versailles January 1919.
What happened when there was no strong leader?
Fights on streets and extreme food shortages.
How much did Germany have to pay in reparations under the Treaty of Versailles?
$31.5 billion
What were the economic impacts of WW1?
- The cost of the war was very expensive.
- Industrial output fell.
- Lower number of industrial workers.
- Illegal trade off of the black market.
- The country suffered a shortage of raw materials.
How much was the cost of war?
Bordered $40 billion
How much did Industrial Output fall by?
40%
What happened to industrial workers?
Either died throughout the war or was not physically fit enough.
How much of trade was off of the black market?
35%
What were social impacts of WW1?
- Number of women in the workplace increased.
- Many former soldiers believed they were cheated by the Government during the war.
- The new President had to work to gain the support of the people.
How much had the percentage of women in the workforce increased by?
35%
Why did German soldiers believe they were cheated?
They were led to believe they were winning the whole period of the war until the Government suddenly signed the Treaty of Versailles.
Who did the German soldiers blame?
Groups such as Jews, Communists and the Kaiser.
Who was the new president?
Friedrich Ebert
How many young men died?
1.7 million?
How any were injured during conflict?
4.3 million.
How many men were left crippled?
15 million.
How many soldiers returned home physically disabled?
2.7 million.
How many soldiers and grieving families received pensions?
800,000
How much had Germany spent of its income on war pensions?
1/3
How much was Germany’s economy cut by with war pensions?
2/3
What was the main division between people after the war?
Rich and poor.
Why did many not like women working in factories?
Many saw it as undermining family values.
Who abdicated because of the war?
Kaiser Wilhelm ii
Who took over after the Kaiser’s abdication?
New politicians and leaders.
Why did many Germans feel betrayed with the new politicians?
They let down military leaders during war.
