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The West At The Dawn of the 21 st Century

The West At The Dawn of the 21 st Century. APEURO Chapter 30. Demographic Shifts. 1. Displaced people post WWII Jews Stalin’s forced displacement in Soviet Union 2. War refugees 3. Borders changed. Demographic Shifts. 1945-1960 4. ½ a million Europeans left the continent

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The West At The Dawn of the 21 st Century

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  1. The West At The Dawn of the 21st Century APEURO Chapter 30

  2. Demographic Shifts • 1. Displaced people post WWII • Jews • Stalin’s forced displacement in Soviet Union • 2. War refugees • 3. Borders changed

  3. Demographic Shifts • 1945-1960 • 4. ½ a million Europeans left the continent • 5. Decolonization- 1960’s Europeans returned from Africa & Asia

  4. Demographic Shifts • 6. Immigration - receive d immigrants from former colonies • Great Britain – India, Caribbean • France-Africa, Vietnam, Middle East • (Dark green over 15%)

  5. Muslim Population • Diverse Muslim population migrated to Europe due to: • 1. European Economic Growth • 2. Decolonization • 3. War

  6. Labor Shortage • Western Europe welcomed • Turkish “Guest Workers” • Muslims in Europe: • Great Britain: 1.3 Million • France : 4.2 million • Germany: 3.2 million

  7. Population Trends • European falling birthrate vs. Aging Population

  8. Population Family average: 1 child per family

  9. Declining Birthrates • Eastern Europe : 1.3 children • Western Europe:1.6 • Populations will be cut by 1/3 by 2050 • Why are women/families having fewer babies? • Malthusian Theory?

  10. Welfare States • EU Governments spend more $ on social welfare programs than military • Universal healthcare • Great Britain adopted 1945 • France, Germany 1970’s

  11. “Americanization” of Europe • McDonald’s, Starbucks, Gap, etc. • Blue jeans, baseball caps • American culture via cinema & T.V.

  12. “Europeanization” in U.S.

  13. The Euro (common currency) • Treaty of Maastricht, 1991 • Led to unified currency • The Euro was launched 1991 • By 2002, the currency was used in 12 nations • 2004 10 more nations added

  14. The Euro Exchange Rate • 1 US Dollar is equal to .88 Euro

  15. The European Union • Promotes the free movement of : • 1. goods • 2. services • 3. people • 4. money

  16. Members in Green, In Progress in Dark Grey

  17. European Union -Europa.eu

  18. Languages • Most widely spoken mother tongue: German • Followed by English, Italian, and French • Most Europeans speak their “mother tongue plus two” • Most important languages to learn: • 1. English • 2. French • 3. German

  19. Congratulations! • You have successfully completed the lecture portion of AP Euro! • You Have 1 Final challenge to face and overcome…

  20. It’s the Final Countdown! • Friday May 6th, 12pm. • Exam length: • Part I: • Multiple Choice • 55 questions • 55 minutes @ 40% of grade • Short Response • 4 questions 50 minutes @ 20% of Grade • Part II: • DBQ 55 MINUTES @ 25% of grade • LEQ (CHOOSE 1) 35 MINUTES @ 15% of grade

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