- Political-
○ Reshaped the political map of Europe and the Middle East, leading to the creation of new nation states.
○ Marked the beginning of the end of colonialism and set the stage for decolonization movements.
-Economic-
○ Increased government control of economies and the expansion of welfare systems.
- Technological-
○ Accelerated advancements in military technology, medicine, and communication.
○Led to the development of new technologies such as tanks, airplanes, and chemical weapons.
- Social-
○ Empowered women and led to the expansion of women's right movements.
○ Gave rise to labor movements, communism and other political ideologies.
○Led to increased urbanization and the growth of cities.
- Cultural-
○Left a lasting impact on art, literature and music, with many works inspired by or created during the war.
○Marked the beginning of modernism and influenced cultural trends in the decades that followed.