Form Four History Notes: The First World War (NECTA Revision)
FORM FOUR HISTORY NOTES CRISES IN THE CAPITALIST SYSTEM: THE FIRST WORLD WAR (WWI) Introduction The First World War (WWI) was one of the largest global conflicts in modern history. It was fought between 1914 and 1918 and involved many powerful nations in Europe and other parts of the world. The war was mainly caused by competition among capitalist countries for economic power, colonies, and political influence. Although the war was centered in Europe, it had serious effects on Africa because African colonies were controlled by European powers. Meaning of Crisis in the Capitalist System A crisis in the capitalist system refers to serious economic and political problems that affect capitalist countries and their colonies. These crises usually lead to wars, economic depression, and social instability. Examples of capitalist crises include: The First World War The Great Economic Depression The Second World War THE FIRST WORLD WAR (1914–1918) The First World War was an imperialist war ...