1. Industrial powerhouse of Europe

2. Do Now Western 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.

3. Information MIRPL assignments - January 9 – 2 nd Period - January 12 – 5 th Period Binder Submission - January 5-16 January 14 – All Late items - excludes MIRPL Midterm exams - Jan 15-16

4. Current Events Petco pulls all Chinese based pet treats - concerns over safety Winning lottery ticket was an error - misprint, not a real winner - no money

5. Do Now Western 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.

6. 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

8. 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

9. 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)

10. 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

11. Cause of European Rivalries Language and Religion Industrialization - competition for trade - competition for resources Colonization - new markets - new land - new resources

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. Current Problems… European Union - economic problems - regional differences Germany - continued problems from division

18. Current trends in Europe…

19. Summary Summarize in 5 sentences what you have learned about Western Europe and its impact on modern history. Provide explanation.