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Too many countries wanted to colonise in Africa and Asia so they fought. Thus, the outbreak of WW1

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What was a direct result of ww1?

Germany lost it colonies in Africa and Asia.


Why were the colonies of Asia and Africa drawn into ww1?

The colonies of Africa and Asia belonged to the nations fighting WWI. Naturally, those colonies aided their mother country on the path to Victory. Also, some colonies (such as German Tanganyika) had soldiers stationed in the region. They fought and invaded their enemy's colonies and colonial forces.


What colonies did France posses during ww1?

During World War I, France possessed several colonies, primarily in Africa and Asia. Key colonies included Algeria, which was considered an integral part of France, as well as Tunisia and Morocco in North Africa. In West Africa, France had territories such as Senegal and French Sudan, while in Asia, it controlled Indochina, which included present-day Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. These colonies contributed troops and resources to the French war effort during the conflict.


Why did the Russian revolution lead to ww1?

The Russian Revolution did not lead to World War 1, as the Bolshevik Revolution took place in 1917, 3 years into the war.


What did European empires rule over in ww1?

During World War I, European empires such as the British, French, German, Austro-Hungarian, and Ottoman Empires ruled over vast territories that spanned multiple continents. The British Empire controlled regions in Africa, Asia, the Americas, and the Pacific, while the French Empire included significant parts of Africa and Indochina. The Austro-Hungarian Empire encompassed diverse ethnic groups in Central and Eastern Europe, and the Ottoman Empire ruled over much of Southeast Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa. These empires played crucial roles in the war, influencing global politics and colonial dynamics.