Unit 9 Europe Review

Why does a negative growth pyramid increase pressure on a country’s healthcare system?

• There are more elderly people needing medical care

• There are more workers paying taxes

• There is less need for hospitals

A declining working-age population mean?

• There are more people entering the workforce

• The population is growing rapidly

• There are fewer people available to work

During the Cold War, many people fled Eastern Europe because?

• Communist governments limited personal freedoms

• Democratic governments raised taxes

• There were too many jobs available

What was the MAIN reason many Irish people migrated to the United States in the mid-1800s?

• Religious freedom and opportunities abroad

• Starvation and poverty caused by the famine

• Political revolutions happening in Europe

What caused large-scale migration from Ukraine and Belarus in 1986?

• Economic opportunities in nearby countries

• Radiation exposure from the Chernobyl disaster

• Political changes in the Soviet Union’s leadership

Why can globalization be considered a pull factor for improving standard of living?

• It provides more goods, services, and technology to residents

• It encourages people to leave urban areas for rural regions

• It reduces access to global markets and products

How did global supply chains affect European industries after globalization increased?

• They allowed industries to access raw materials and markets worldwide

• They limited trade and reduced access to foreign goods

• They forced industries to only use local resources

How did focusing resources on the military affect daily life in the USSR?

• Consumer goods like clothing and food were often in short supply

• People had more access to imported products from other countries

• Citizens could freely choose where to spend their money

Why did Soviet leaders focus on producing steel, weapons, and other military goods?

• These resources strengthened the military and national defense

• They were easier to trade internationally than consumer goods

• The government wanted to promote free-market competition

How do both Germany and Sweden encourage economic growth?

• By restricting all private enterprise and controlling every business

• By forcing citizens to work only in state-controlled industries

• By allowing private businesses to operate while maintaining some government oversight