1. Chapter 20: The New Europe- 1989 to Present

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

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

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

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

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

7. Rise in Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric
Increased number of immigrants in European countries has led to anti-immigrant rhetoric in many countries
Since 1990, many immigrants have been attacked in hate crimes throughout Europe
Immigrant ghettoes face high crime rates, police brutality, and poverty

8. Population Trends
European falling birthrate vs. Aging Population

9. Population Family average: 1 child per family

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

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

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

13. “Europeanization” in U.S.

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

15. European Union – Brief History
EEC (1957) - European Economic Community – called for the elimination of all tariffs between nations.
2. EC (1965) – European Community – unified approach towards peaceful use of atomic energy
3. EU (1991) – European Union
goal: to coordinate economic policies through common currency
Common Monetary policy, foreign affairs, national security, transportation, the environment, justice and tourism

16. Members in Green, In Progress in Dark Grey

17. The European Union Explained (2013)

18. The Euro (common currency)
Treaty of Maastricht, 1991
Led to unified currency
The Euro was launched 1991
Today: 19 out of 28 European Union Members use it

19. The Euro (common currency)
The euro (€) is the official currency of 19 out of 28 EU member countries. These countries are collectively known as the Euro area. 

20. The Current Euro Exchange Rate
1 US Dollar is equal to .81 Euro

21. Brexit (2017)
“On 23 June 2016 citizens of the United Kingdom (UK) voted to leave the European Union (EU). On 29 March 2017 the UK formally notified the European Council of its intention to leave the EU by triggering of Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty.”
The UK consists of 4 countries: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. 

22. United Kingdom, Great Britain & England ?
Regarding Brexit:

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

24. It’s the Final Countdown!
Friday May 18th, 12pm.
Part I:
Document Based Multiple Choice 40%
55 questions , 55 minutes
Short Response 20%
3 questions 40 minutes
Part II:
DBQ 60 Minutes 25%
LEQ (CHOOSE 1) 40 Minutes- choose between 3 essay prompts 15%

25. Study Links How to calculate a passing grade:
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