Western Europe

What impact did the collapse of the Soviet Union have on East Germany and West Germany?

• East and West Germany fought in a brutal war that resulted in West Germany achieving victory.

• Germany became a complete communist country.

• The Soviet collapse caused Germany to become divided into East and West Germany.

• The collapse of the Soviet Union effectively dissolved the border between Germany and led to the reunification of Germany as one one nation.

How did the political boundaries change in Europe from the end of WWII to the end of the Cold War?

• By the end of WWII, many eastern European countries were under Soviet control. With the downfall of the Soviet Union at the end of the Cold War, the countries regained their independence.

• At the end of WWII, many eastern European nations had democratic governments, and were politically aligned with western Europe. At the end of the Cold War, these countries joined the Soviet Union.

• The boundaries among the European countries saw no changes from WWII through the end of the Cold War.

• The United States of America and the Soviet Union divided Europe equally amongst themselves, and share the resources from the region.

What ideologies impacted the relationship between the USA, their western European allies, and the Soviet Union?

• They all believed that they should have all of Europe's resources.

• Western European nations and the USA did not want the Soviet Union to spread communism throughout Europe. Likewise, the Soviet Union did not want democracy and capitalism to spread.

• The Soviet Union wanted the USA and western Europe to take responsibility for WWII and sign agreement stating such claim.

• Western Europe and the Soviet Union wanted to form an alliance against the United States that opposed U.S. help towards rebuilding Europe following WWII.

Which country is located directly east of France?

• Spain

• England

• Poland

• Germany

Where is Greece located in relation to Germany?

• Greece is east of Germany

• Greece is southwest of Germany

• Greece is located north of Germany

• Greece is southeast of Germany

Which mountain range serves as a natural barrier (a feature that can slow movement or separate) between Spain located on the Iberian Peninsula and France?

• Alps

• Ural

• Pyrennes

• Carpathian

Example: Ancient Greece; citizens gathered to make decisions for their city-states and voted directly on issues.

• Monarchy

• Republic

• Totalitarian

• Direct Democracy

Which type of government has a separation of power and the leader has restrictions on their authority?

• Dictatorship

• Unlimited

• Limited

• Rule by One

Which choice best describes governments of western Europe?

• Authoritarian

• Most have democratic principles and are either a republic or a constitutional monarchy.

• Unlimited

• Dictatorships

Which choice best defines peninsula?

• A land mass

• A landform connected on one side by land and surrounded by water on the other sides.

• A landform found in many places.

• A landlocked country with no access to water.