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Connecting History: Europe through Time

Explore the rich history of Europe, from Greek and Roman influences to modern-day governance, the impact of the Silk Road, the Black Plague, Renaissance, Industrial Revolution, United Nations, Berlin Wall, USSR collapse, and the mystery of Transylvania. Discover the key events and transformations that shaped Europe as we know it today.

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Connecting History: Europe through Time

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  1. The History of Europe

  2. Greek & Roman Influence • Modern day ideas about government come from ancient Greece & Rome. • Greek govt = democracy • Roman govt = republic

  3. The Silk Road • Trade routes connecting Asia with the Europe by land & sea. • Items Traded: satin, hemp, fabrics (textiles), musk, perfumes, spices, medicines, jewels, glassware, wines, carpets, slaves

  4. The Silk Road

  5. Black Plague • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Blackdeath2.gif • The Black Death originated in/near China. Spread by way of the Silk Road or ship. • Killed (an estimated) 30-60% of the world population. • Peaked in the mid 1300’s, left Europe in the 19th century. • Led to a series of religious, social & economic upheavals – profound effects on European history

  6. Renaissance & Reformation 14th-17th Century • Roman & Greek civilization “reborn”, beginning in Italy • Gains in literature, art, philosophy, politics, & historical thought • Renaissance individualism – personal credit, not crediting God • Protestant Reformation led to religious wars, remaking Europe into unified nations • Invention of the Gutenberg printing press in the mid-15th century helped spread education & trends throughout Europe

  7. The Industrial Revolution 18th & 19th Century • Fundamental changes in agriculture, manufacturing, transportation, as well as economic & social structures • Began in England & spread • Helped feed larger populations = adequate work force; prepared the way for economic & industrial expansion

  8. United Nations founded 1945 Committed to maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations & promoting social progress, better living standards and human rights. 4 main purposes: • Keep peace • Develop friendly relations among nations • Improve the lives of poor people, to conquer hunger, disease and illiteracy, and to encourage respect for each other’s rights and freedoms; • Center for harmonizing the actions of nations to achieve these goals.

  9. The Berlin Wall (1961-1989) • After WWII, Germany was divided among the victors: East – USSR & West – England, France & the USA • E. Germany, suffered extreme financial & social consequences of losing to the Russians • Russia built a wall diving East Berlin from the West to prevent escaping • The wall came down & Germany was reunited in 1989 (Nov 9 = 9/11)

  10. The Fall (breakup…collapse) of the USSR • 1990-1991 anti-Soviet (anti-Communist) coup, due primarily to the ethnic differences within this enormous country • The USSR disintegrated into 15 separate countries in E. Europe • Ended the Cold War between the US & USSR (40+ years) • The West saw it as a victory for freedom, a triumph of democracy, & evidence of the superiority of capitalism over socialism • Transformed the entire world political situation

  11. The Former Soviet Union

  12. Transylvaniain the Carpathian Mountains • Home of Vlad Tepeš, theDrakul (“Count Dracula”)

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