Industrial powerhouse of Europe
Do Now Western Europe industrialized first. Using this information, make some inferences comparing the Western side of Europe to the other regions.
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Do Now Western 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 (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.