Europe Essay Study Guide

Europe Essay Study Guide

Why was World War II such a significant event in European history?  How are its ramifications still felt in Europe? 

• So many people died

• Many monuments were destroyed

• The Eurepean Union was formed to create peace and prevent war

• The world helped Europe clean up, creating many plans, like the US creating the Marshall Plan

• Europe had to spend an immense amount of money

What role did technology play in fostering the European Age of Exploration? 

• The age of exploration was when Europe decided to travel outside of their borders, Europe

• The wanted to do this to earn gold, get glory for conquering all those places, and to spread Christianity, and truths about God

• Navigational tools and ships played a massive role in fostering the European Age of Exploration

• Helped the Europeans stay safe through there voyages

What important forms of government were originated in the city-states of ancient Greece?

• Each city-state was allowed toi have there own form of governmnet

• The most popular were democracies, oligarchies, and monarchies

• Democracies were in the city-state of Athens

• Democracies were the first form of governmnet were people got to vote

• Was a direct democracie, since the citizens voted on every single law

When was the European Union formed?  Why?  Describe its history. 

• Was formed after World War 2, in 1993

• Was formed to generate peace and prevent wars between EUrope

• Started when Frnace and West Germany decided to create a free traqde agreement

• also known as the EU

• was used to make trade broders better, no tarrifs, easier trade through the smae currency, the euro, and easier for people to travel