What features are characteristic of the socio-economic development of Western countries in the early 20th century.

At the beginning of the 20th century, the bulk of European countries switched from an agrarian society to an industrial one, the constant threat of hunger disappeared. The period of feudal monarchies passed, liberal constitutions were adopted in most countries, the freedoms of people, private property were respected, the state began to interfere minimally in the life of citizens. Women were given the opportunity to participate in elections. People’s standard of living was gradually rising.