Lesson 5.10

​The European Union

Lesson 5.10

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countries.

Smaller kingdoms/states with similar cultures, ways of life, or agendas will join together to become more powerful.

Unification

Nations (groups of people with a shared cultural identity) will break away from a larger country and form their own nation-state or country.

Independence

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Nationalism: Italy and Germany

Remember:

Italy and Germany were both formed because of nationalism. The smaller kingdoms, or states, decided to join together to become much larger, more powerful countries.

They did this because they had things in common with each other.

Cooperation

Unification requires cooperation.

Would countries join together or work together if they did not agree with each other? It is really had to work together when you don't get along.



In Europe, cooperation between countries helped them meet their goals.

Open Ended

In your own words, what does it mean to cooperate?

The European Union

After WWII, many European countries needed rebuilt, both the infrastructure and the economy. These countries chose to work together to bounce back from war.

They started with 6 countries, and today there are 27 member states.

They worked together in many ways. Let's explore more!

They reduced trade barriers between countries. Goods could move across Europe without facing heavy taxes. This helped keep prices low for the buyers.

Trade

Each state in the European union has one form of currency (or money). This makes it cheaper to do business across multiple countries.

Central Bank

Any person who lives in a European Union state is also a citizen of the EU. This means they can live and work in any country they want. They can also travel freely.

Citizenship

Why do they work together?

They share the same goals and values for their country: they aim to promote peace, freedom, equality, cultural diversity, and scientific progress.

Only states with democratic governments and a respect for human rights are allowed to join.

​Currency

To go from the United States to Mexico, you would need to exchange US Dollars for the Mexican Peso. During this exchange, you would pay a small fee to have the money exchanged.

The euro is the currency in the EU. Someone can travel to almost any country within the EU without having to exchange currencies or pay a fee. These countries are called the eurozone.

Multiple Select

How does the euro help member of the European Union

• it lowers the cost of goods from other countries

• it makes conducting business in other countries cheaper

• it makes it easier to travel between countries

• it cannot be used anywhere but Germany

Time to review!

You will see three open ended responses on your test. We will now review and practice each one of them.

Question 1: How have the seas and oceans near Europe affected the people in Europe?

Hint: why would it be good to live near an ocean? What is easier because they have access to the ocean? Why might people choose to live near water (this is a question you have had before!)

Open Ended

Question 1: How have the seas and oceans near Europe affected the people in Europe? Please use a complete sentence.

Time to review!

You will see three open ended responses on your test. We will now review and practice each one of them.

Question 2: What are two examples of the movement of ideas in Europe?

Hint: movement of ideas means that an idea, concept, or invention started in Europe and became popular in other places. Name 2 of those ideas that became popular beyond Europe.

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Open Ended

Question 2: What are two examples of the movement of ideas in Europe? Please answer in a complete sentence.

Time to review!

You will see three open ended responses on your test. We will now review and practice each one of them.

Question 3: How did the Industrial Revolution change life for many people in Europe?

Hint: the Industrial Revolution was a shift from farming communities to city life, factory work, and the rise of the machine. Think about how the first "technology" changed the world, both in positive and negative ways.

Open Ended

Question 3: How did the Industrial Revolution change life for many people in Europe? Please answer in a complete sentence.

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Tomorrow: we will review for your test on Friday! Please work through the Wayground test review BEFORE tomorrow's class.