Diversity, Culture, and History…

Do Now Identify something you have learned about Mediterranean Europe and explain how it relates to the study of human geography.

Information MIRPL assignments - January 9 – 2 nd Period - January 12 – 5 th Period Binder Submission - January 5-16 January 14 – All Late items - excludes MIRPL Midterm exams - Jan 15-16

Current Events Terror attack at French Newspaper - previously published a cartoon depicting Mohammed Bitcoin site hacked - virtual currency stolen valued at $5million

Do Now Identify something you have learned about Mediterranean Europe and explain how it relates to the study of human geography.

TPS – Why did the plague spread so quickly?

Recovering from the Plague After the plague, the population of Europe remained low for centuries - people fled the cities - economic growth slowed - religion flourished Society only truly recovered at the time of industrialization

From Agriculture to Industry Europe moved from an agricultural society to one based on industry - term: Industrialization – new technology that led to machines, factories, and increased production - increased urbanization – people moved back to the cities, where work and money was available

Other Major European Events Crusades – Christian War against the Muslims - attempt to retake the “holy lands” 1492 – Christopher Columbus - age of exploration The Basques and Spain - minority group seeking independence World War I and II - imperialism and nationalism at the heart of conflicts Cold War - political fight against the spread of communism Creation of the European Union - economic cooperative

Western Europe Identify new vocabulary - create a vocabulary chart Label the countries of Western Europe - on the map Begin reading the chapter - complete the DRA

TOTD Summarize the Chapter on Mediterranean Europe. Describe significant events, physical differences, and regional differences that led to development.