Question

Which among the following were the effect of First World War on European continent?

• A. Politics became centered around aggressiveness and glorification of war
• B. Soldiers were given more importance in the society
• C. Aggressive propaganda by media
• D. Popular support to conservative media
• E. Rise of democracy

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C), (D)

The correct options are
A Politics became centered around aggressiveness and glorification of war
B Soldiers were given more importance in the society
C Aggressive propaganda by media
D Popular support to conservative media

The First World War left a deep imprint on European society and polity. It

had a devastating impact on the entire continent:

(i) In society, soldiers were ranked higher than civilians. Trench life of the soldiers was glorified by the media.

(ii)Politicians and publicists laid great stress on the need for men to be aggressive and masculine.

(iii) Aggressive war propaganda and national honor occupied center stage in the public sphere.

(iv) People's support grew for the recently established dictatorships, hence, increased support to conservative media.

(v) Democracy as a young and fragile idea could not survive the instabilities of interwar Europe.

Hence, Options A to D are correct. Since democracy is opposed to aggressive imperialism, it failed, hence, Option E is incorrect.