Europe Political And Economics Flashcards

1
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What are the 4 common religions in Europe

A

Christianity,Catholic, Orthodox,Protestant

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2
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Many countries have become more _____

A

Secular(non-religious)

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3
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Europe views immigration as…..

A

As a possibility of terrorism.

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4
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Define ethic group

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People who identify with each other based on similarities such as common acestory,language,society,culture, or nation.

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5
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Europe was the first region to do what?

A

To industrialize

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6
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What did europe create that no one had before?

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The creation of nation states(sovereign states).

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7
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What happened in the early 20th century that nationalism allowed?

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Allowed dictators to take power

ex: Adolf Hitler

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8
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What increased nationalism?

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WW1 and WW2

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9
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What happened to Germany after WW1

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Was left in ruins and forced to pay reparations,military was reduced,economic ruin,german citizens left unhappy.

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10
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Countries that were the Axis power were…

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Germany,Japan, and Italy

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11
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The iron curtain is..

A

The economic,military,idealogical barrier that separated communist Russia from the non-communist Russia.

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12
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Western Germany was controlled by…

A

England

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13
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East Germany was controlled by…

A

Soviet Union

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14
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Communism

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Government has complete control over the production and distribution of goods and all the resources and it is shared in the society equally.

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15
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Democracy

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Based on the principle of equality of freedom.

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16
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Origins of the EU purpose:

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Create a common market

Eliminate tariffs on all goods.

17
Q

European Union

A

Established in 1933

Main goal was to promote peace and prosperity(state of success)

18
Q

Brexit

A

Britain exiting the EU

19
Q

What happened in June 2016

A

A refendurm was held to decide if the UK should stay in or leave.

20
Q

Why did people vote for Brexit

A
  • Britain can be more independent

- make it harder for people to immigrant to the U.k

21
Q

Why were people against Brexit

A
  • To cooperate with Europe on issues like immigration and climate change
  • keep free trade with other Eu countries
  • protect freedom of movement between countries
22
Q

What happened after the vote(January 1st,2021)

A

Britain officially left the EU.