How was South Africa affected by World War 1?
- Suffering roughly 19,000 casualties, over 7,000 South Africans were
killed and nearly 12,000 were wounded during the war.
- The declaration of war brought considerable economic disruption
to Africa, there followed a depression in the prices paid for Africa's
products, rising fuel and food prices.
- Export industries were hit by the closing of markets and disruption
of shipping, capital inflow slowed sharply, and vital imports were cut
off.
How was India affected by World War 1?
- Around 50,000 died, 65,000 were wounded, and 10,000 were
reported missing, while 98 Indian army nurses were killed
- The World War 1 resulted in increased taxes, military expenses, and
deployment of Indians to fight in the war.
- There was a sharp increase in the prices of daily commodities.
- The war drove the demand for industrial goods like food, clothes,
rails, and steel.