Western Europe…Industrial powerhouse of Europe

Do NowWestern Europe

industrialized first. Using this information, make some

inferences comparing the Western side of Europe to

the other regions.

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Do NowWestern Europe

industrialized first. Using this information, make some

inferences comparing the Western side of Europe to

the other regions.

Important European Kings Charlemagne

- Came to power during fall of Roman Empire- from a Germanic tribe- crowned king by the Pope- United Europe under Christianity

Henry VIII- broke away from the Pope- created Church of England- largest protestant group (non-Catholic) after the Reformation

The Reformation Break from Catholic

Church- started by Martin Luther in 1500s

In some cases led to war- complete break from Catholic Church- some cases countries were split (Germany, France)

French Emperor: Napoleon Took over control of

France after the people rebelled- tired of tyrannical kings

Increased French Nationalism- intense pride in one’s country in this case, led to war- invasion of other countries

Napoleon was defeated- led to repeat conflicts across Europe

Cause of European Rivalries Language and

Religion Industrialization

- competition for trade- competition for resources

Colonization- new markets- new land- new resources

Modern Conflicts: World War I A war fought over

colonies and territory- fight for resources- Allies: France, Britain, and U.S.- Central Powers: Germany, Austria-Hungary

Massive and costly war- money and lives

Modern Conflicts: World War I New Warfare techniques

- trench warfare- mustard gas (Germans)- tanks (use of armor)- airplanes

Global war- led to new technology- ended as a standoff

Treaty of Versailles- Germany punished

Modern Conflicts: World War II Another Global War

- Allies: U.S., Britain, France, Soviet Union (U.S.S.R.)- Axis: Germany, Italy, Japan

Improvement in warfare- airplane- tanks- use of naval power

Holocaust- extermination of Jewish people- Adolph Hitler

End of World War II Led to a division of

Germany- half went to U.S.S.R. (Soviet Union, communist)- other half went to Allies

Creation of the Berlin Wall - 1961 (torn down in 1989)- led to the fall of the Soviet Union

Current Problems… European Union

- economic problems- regional differences

Germany- continued problems from division

Current trends in Europe…

Summary

Summarize in 5 sentences what you have learned

about Western Europe and its impact on modern

history. Provide explanation.