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3. First World War: Effects

After the armistices were signed with the Central Powers in November 1918, the victorious powers met met at Versailles near Paris in 1919 to discuss and agree terms for a peace settlement. 

See below for pages which examine the state of Europe immediately after the war, the issues confronting the peace makers in 1917 and the impact of the Versailles settlement.

a. The immediate effects of the First World War

When the armistice was finally signed in 1919, Europe was left with not only a high death toll but also an economic crisis and political instability.

b. The Versailles Settlement

After the armistices were signed with the Central Powers in November 1918, the victorious powers met met at Versailles near Paris in 1919 to discuss and agree terms for a peace settlement.

c. The impact of the war and the peace treaties by the early 1920s

This page examines further the immense political, economic and social changes that were caused by the war and the Versailles Settlement.

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