World War 1: The Aftermath

These flashcards cover key concepts and events related to the aftermath of World War I, including the human cost, political changes, and consequential treaties.

World War I

Also known as the Great War, this conflict lasted from 1914 to 1918 and resulted in significant destruction and loss of life.

Human Cost

World War I resulted in approximately 9.5 million soldiers and 8-9 million civilians killed.

Influenza Pandemic of 1918-1919

A global pandemic that killed an estimated 50 million people, exacerbating the aftermath of World War I.

Bolsheviks

A communist group in Russia led by Vladimir Lenin that overthrew the government in 1917.

Treaty of Versailles

The peace treaty that ended World War I, which severely punished Germany.

Woodrow Wilson's 14 Points

A proposal for peace with ideas for disarmament, self-determination, and the creation of the League of Nations.

League of Nations

An international organization established after World War I aimed at preventing future conflicts, though it was weakened by the absence of the US.

Austria-Hungary

An empire that dissolved into several new countries after World War I.

Ottoman Empire

This empire was dissolved after World War I, with Turkish lands becoming Turkey and other lands becoming colonies of France and Britain.

Global Changes

Post-war reconfiguration of countries and borders resulting from the Treaty of Versailles and the aftermath of the war.