The West At The Dawn of the 21 st Century APEURO Chapter 30

Demographic Shifts 1. Displaced people post WWII 1. Displaced people post WWII Jews Jews Stalin’s forced displacement in Soviet Union Stalin’s forced displacement in Soviet Union 2. War refugees 2. War refugees 3. Borders changed 3. Borders changed

Demographic Shifts ½ a million Europeans left the continent 4. ½ a million Europeans left the continent 5. Decolonization- 1960’s Europeans returned from Africa & Asia 5. Decolonization- 1960’s Europeans returned from Africa & Asia

Demographic Shifts 6. Immigration - receive d immigrants from former colonies 6. Immigration - receive d immigrants from former colonies Great Britain – India, Caribbean Great Britain – India, Caribbean France-Africa, Vietnam, Middle East France-Africa, Vietnam, Middle East (Dark green over 15%) (Dark green over 15%)

Muslim Population Diverse Muslim population migrated to Europe due to: Diverse Muslim population migrated to Europe due to: 1. European Economic Growth 1. European Economic Growth 2. Decolonization 2. Decolonization 3. War 3. War

Labor Shortage Western Europe welcomed Western Europe welcomed Turkish “Guest Workers” Turkish “Guest Workers” Muslims in Europe: Muslims in Europe: Great Britain: 1.3 Million Great Britain: 1.3 Million France : 4.2 million France : 4.2 million Germany: 3.2 million Germany: 3.2 million

Population Trends European falling birthrate vs. Aging Population European falling birthrate vs. Aging Population

Population Family average: 1 child per family

Declining Birthrates Eastern Europe : 1.3 children Eastern Europe : 1.3 children Western Europe:1.6 Western Europe:1.6 Populations will be cut by 1/3 by 2050 Populations will be cut by 1/3 by 2050 Why are women/families having fewer babies? Why are women/families having fewer babies? Malthusian Theory? Malthusian Theory?

Welfare States EU Governments spend more $ on social welfare programs than military EU Governments spend more $ on social welfare programs than military Universal healthcare Universal healthcare Great Britain adopted 1945 Great Britain adopted 1945 France, Germany 1970’s France, Germany 1970’s

“Americanization” of Europe McDonald’s, Starbucks, Gap, etc. McDonald’s, Starbucks, Gap, etc. Blue jeans, baseball caps Blue jeans, baseball caps American culture via cinema & T.V. American culture via cinema & T.V.

“Europeanization” in U.S.

The Euro (common currency) Treaty of Maastricht, 1991 Treaty of Maastricht, 1991 Led to unified currency Led to unified currency The Euro was launched 1991 The Euro was launched 1991 By 2002, the currency was used in 12 nations By 2002, the currency was used in 12 nations more nations added more nations added

The Euro Exchange Rate 1 Euro equals 1.32 US Dollar 1 Euro equals 1.32 US Dollar

The European Union Promotes the free movement of : Promotes the free movement of : 1. goods 1. goods 2. services 2. services 3. people 3. people 4. money 4. money

Members in Green, In Progress in Dark Grey

European Union -Europa.eu The EU-15 includes Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. The EU-25 includes the EU-15 plus 10 Member States that joined in 2004: Cyprus (Greek part only), the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, and Slovenia. Preparing to join the EU in 2007 are Bulgaria and Romania. Croatia and Turkey began accession negotiations in October Macedonia became an EU candidate country in December 2005.

Languages Most widely spoken mother tongue: German Most widely spoken mother tongue: German Followed by English, Italian, and French Followed by English, Italian, and French Most Europeans speak their “mother tongue plus two” Most Europeans speak their “mother tongue plus two” Most important languages to learn: Most important languages to learn: 1. English 1. English 2. French 2. French 3. German 3. German

Congratulations! You have successfully completed the lecture portion of AP Euro! You have successfully completed the lecture portion of AP Euro! You Have 1 Final challenge to face and overcome… You Have 1 Final challenge to face and overcome…

It’s the Final Countdown! Wednesday May 8th, 12pm. Wednesday May 8th, 12pm. Exam length: 3 hours 5 minutes Exam length: 3 hours 5 minutes I. Multiple Choice I. Multiple Choice 80 questions, 55 minutes 80 questions, 55 minutes II. Free Response II. Free Response DBQ 45 minutes DBQ 45 minutes 2 FRQ’s 35 minutes each 2 FRQ’s 35 minutes each