The First World War changed Europe in many ways, causing a lot of problems. Let's break it down:
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Social Problems
- Many people lost their lives, which hurt communities.
- The feelings of sadness and trauma impacted people's mental health.
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Political Issues
- Big empires, like the Austro-Hungarian and Ottoman Empires, fell apart.
- This led to the rise of extreme political beliefs, which divided society.
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Economic Struggles
- Countries faced debt and had to pay reparations, causing many people to be poor and prices to rise.
- A lot of soldiers came back and found it hard to get jobs.
Possible Solutions:
- Making peace with agreements that encourage teamwork between countries.
- Putting more money into mental health and community programs to help people heal.
- Building up democratic systems to keep things stable.