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The Aftermath of World War I

1918 – 1928

The aftermath of World War I brought significant changes to the world. The Treaty of Versailles, signed in 1919, imposed harsh penalties on Germany, leading to economic hardship and political instability there. The Austro-Hungarian and Ottoman Empires dissolved, creating new countries and redrawing borders in Europe and the Middle East. The League of Nations was established to promote peace, though it struggled to prevent future conflicts. The war’s devastation and the resulting economic and social upheaval set the stage for major events in the 20th century, including the rise of totalitarian regimes and World War II.