What was a change in the roles of the three countries of the Central Powers in European borders after World War II?
A) Germany saw a significant reduction in its territory and underwent a process of demilitarization and occupation. Austria-Hungary was dissolved entirely, leading to the emergence of several independent nations in its former territories. The Ottoman Empire collapsed, and its territories were divided into several mandates and spheres of influence under the control of various Allied powers.
B) Germany remained a major power but faced severe territorial losses in Eastern Europe and significant demilitarization. Austria-Hungary was divided into several independent states, including Austria, Hungary, Czechoslovakia, and Yugoslavia. The Ottoman Empire collapsed entirely, leading to the creation of several new states in the Middle East and Eastern Europe.
C) Germany was partitioned into East and West Germany, with East Germany falling under Soviet influence and West Germany under Western influence. Austria regained its independence but was initially divided into occupation zones. The Ottoman Empire dissolved entirely, leading to the creation of several new states in the Middle East and Eastern Europe.
D) Germany faced significant territorial losses and demilitarization, with the country divided into occupation zones controlled by the Allies. Austria was reestablished as an independent state but faced similar occupation and division. The Ottoman Empire was dismantled entirely, leading to the emergence of several new states in the Middle East and Eastern Europe.
