The End of
the War
Consequences of the War
The human losses were enormous
There were many economic losses, although their impact varied
The political consequences were very important
Great Britain became the most indebted country due to the costs of the war
An international organisation called the League of Nations was created to keep the peace
There were many territorial consequences
The female labour force replaced men in the factories during the war
Peace Treaties
Peace was finally declared via five treaties signed separately by the defeated powers
Treaties of Paris
The Treaty of Versailles was signed with Germany
The principle of collective security led to the creation of the League of Nations
However, the end of the war did not mean the end of the difficulties
Millions of maimed people, widows and orphans were affected by the consequences of the war
Terms of the Treaty
of Versailles
The payment of high financial compensation to the winners
The creation of a demilitarised zone in the German territory bordering France
Exclusion from the League of Nations
The prohibition of any attempt at union between Germany and Austria
