Western Europe

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

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

Front

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

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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.

Front

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

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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.

Front

Which country is located directly east of France?

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Germany

Front

Where is Greece located in relation to Germany?

Back

Greece is southeast of Germany.

Front

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?

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Pyrennes

Front

Example: Ancient Greece; is known as the "birthplace of..."

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Democracy

Front

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

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Limited

Front

Which choice best defines peninsula?

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

Front

What advantages do many European nations have as a result of their proximity to large bodies of water around their peninsular location?

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Access to transportation and trade allows for countries to grow their economies, which leads to a higher standard of living and economic development.