Social Science – Class 10
The Rise of Nationalism in Europe – Important Question
What Caused the First World War?
The First World War happened because of several reasons:
1. Nationalism: People were passionately proud of their countries , but some groups demanded separation and independence, which led to conflicts and violence.
2. Imperialism: Countries like Britain, France, and Germany wanted to control more land and colonies around the world, leading to arguments and rivalries.
3. Militarism: Countries built big armies and weapons and were ready to fight at any moment, which made war more likely
4. Alliances: Countries made secret promises to help each other. So, when one country was attacked, others jumped in, making the war bigger.
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What Happened After the War?
The war caused huge damage:
1. Lost Lives: Millions of soldiers and civilians died, and many places were destroyed
2. Fall of Empires: The war ended four big empires: Austria-Hungary, the Ottoman Empire, Russia, and Germany. New countries were created.
3. The Treaty of Versailles: In 1919, the peace agreement blamed Germany for the war and made it pay a lot of money, which made Germans very angry.
4. Economic Problems: Many countries were in debt, and their economies were ruined.
5. Social Changes: Women started working in jobs that men used to do, which led to new rights for women
6. The League of Nations: After the war, an organization was made to try to stop future wars, but it didn’t work well
