Question

Which of the following were the major consequences of WW I?

• A. The Treaty of Versailles mandated Germany to surrender most of its territories and colonies to Italy and other countries as war compensation.
• B. Russia experienced the October Revolution of 1917.
• C. Physical map of Europe underwent many changes due to the division of territories.
• D. The United Nations was formed as the League of Nations failed to prevent the outbreak of war.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C)

Physical map of Europe underwent many changes due to the division of territories.

The massive force of the Triple Entente defeated the Triple Alliance powers in WW I. A treaty was signed by the Triple Entente countries with Germany. The treaty is known as the Treaty of Versailles, 1919.
The following were the major consequences of the WW I:

• The Treaty of Versailles mandated Germany to surrender most of its territories and colonies to France and other countries as war compensation.
• Austria-Hungary and Ottoman empire that fought the war with Germany lost its existence.
• The physical map of Europe underwent many changes due to the division of territories after the war.
• Another development after the First World War was the formation of an international organisation called the League of Nations in 1919 to prevent such deadly wars in the future.