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World History Extended DBQ: World War I: Effects

World War I -- Overview

World War I devastated the great powers of Europe and brought sweeping consequences for the entire world, including the deaths of millions, the reshaping of empires and colonial territories, deadly innovations in warfare, and an unstable peace that eventually ushered in the even more destructive World War II. 

QUESTION: What were the effects of World War I?

Document #1 -- After WWI, Nations Were Changed Forever

Name of Website: ThoughtCo.com via Newsela

Document #2 -- Paris Peace Conference/Treaty of Versailles

Name of Website: Office of the Historian via Newsela

Document #3 -- Effects of World War I

Name of source: Scholastic Grolier Online
Date: 2018