ld monarchs in Russia, Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, and turkey. The most dramatic governmental change came about in Russia. This nation became the first communist dictatorship. In some other countries the governmental authority permitted national minorities in these states to seek independence. After the war there were financial needs, which forced the government to borrow money. The United States came out from the war as the greatest creditor nation and there were some other economic changes too. Another cost in the war is that the injured and crippled had to be treated, rehabilitated, and paid pensions...
