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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.