Western Europe…Industrial powerhouse of Europe

Do NowWestern European countries

are some of the biggest “colonizers” in world history. Looking at the map and from your previous studies, explain

why these countries were colonizers.

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Do NowWestern European countries

are some of the biggest “colonizers” in world history. Looking at the map and from your previous studies, explain

why these countries were colonizers.

From Kings to Nation-States Feudalism

- political system that developed after Rome fell- strong powerful Lords controlled land- gave “rented” lands to peasantry- led to a monarchy and Nationalism

Time Period: Middle Ages- Knights, Kings

Important European Kings Charlemagne

- Came to power during fall of Roman Empire- from a Germanic tribe- crowned king by the Pope- United Europe under Christianity

Henry VIII- broke away from the Pope- created Church of England- largest protestant group (non-Catholic) after the Reformation

The Reformation Break from Catholic

Church- started by Martin Luther in 1500s

In some cases led to war- complete break from Catholic Church- some cases countries were split (Germany, France)

French Emperor: Napoleon Took over control of

France after the people rebelled- tired of tyrannical kings

Increased French Nationalism- intense pride in one’s country in this case, led to war- invasion of other countries

Napoleon was defeated- led to repeat conflicts across Europe

Cause of European Rivalries Language and

Religion Industrialization

- competition for trade- competition for resources

Colonization- new markets- new land- new resources

Modern Conflicts: World War I

A war fought over colonies and territory- fight for resources- Allies: France, Britain, and U.S.- Central Powers: Germany, Austria-Hungary

Massive and costly war- money and lives

Modern Conflicts: World War I New Warfare techniques

- trench warfare- mustard gas (Germans)- tanks (use of armor)- airplanes

Global war- led to new technology- ended as a standoff

Treaty of Versailles- Germany punished

Modern Conflicts: World War II Another Global War

- Allies: U.S., Britain, France, Soviet Union (U.S.S.R.)- Axis: Germany, Italy, Japan

Improvement in warfare- airplane- tanks- use of naval power

Holocaust- extermination of Jewish people- Adolph Hitler

End of World War II Led to a division of

Germany- half went to U.S.S.R. (Soviet Union, communist)- other half went to Allies

Creation of the Berlin Wall - 1961 (torn down in 1989)- led to the fall of the Soviet Union

Current Problems…

European Union- economic problems- regional differences

Germany- continued problems from division

Current trends in Europe…

Summary

Summarize in 5 sentences what you have learned

about Western Europe and its impact on modern

history. Provide explanation.