Question

What was the effect of the First World War on the colonial possessions of industrialised countries?

Answer 1

Germany lost all its colonies and overseas possessions, which were taken over by Britain, France, and Belgium. Togoland and Cameroon, located in West Africa, were divided between Britain and France. German East Africa was shared by Britain and Belgium. However, these territories were not fully annexed but were managed by the Allied powers as mandates under the supervision of the League of Nations.