After World War II‚ many regions of Europe were devastated and left to deal with economic and infrastructural problems. In 1947‚ George Marshall‚ the United States’ Secretary of State‚ developed a plan called the European Recovery Program‚ most notably known as the Marshall Plan. This plan allowed the United States to supply aid to countries in Europe that needed it. It also was effective at slowing down economic problems and recessions that might have occurred. The European Union began to prosper
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than any other innovation. On the other hand‚ Gregory Clark believes that up until the 1800s‚ Europe was considered a nation trapped under the Malthusian idea‚ which meant the financial status of people was unchanging‚ while the population tends to increase. Due to the start of Industrial Revolution in the 1800s‚ the Malthusian model no longer applied according to Clark. In the early 19th century‚ Europe was not capable of having a stable monarchy‚ which led to less productivity. As the monarchy did
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has increased to not only look for gold but to also continue importing that item. Also‚ the dependence of military power is vital because many countries will not to steal valuable items such as gold. Prior to 1450 there were fledgling monarchies and Europe was just transforming to statehood‚ but with the influx of bullion it caused their military‚ economy and navigation thrived. Technological developments fueled the passion for the exploration of the new world‚ which resulted in the strengthening
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colonial empires. Gold represents the vast wealth in literal gold and silver that was believed to be in Africa and the New World‚ and it also represents the vast wealth made selling highly coveted spices from Asia back in Europe. God represents the conversion of people outside Europe to Christianity along with the continuation of the crusades. Glory represents the prestige and power for a nation that comes with imperial conquest. The Columbian Exchange is the one-time movement of animals‚ crops‚ ideas
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The aftermath of World War 1 in Europe was very much in turmoil and it was because the peacemakers weren’t able to see the scale of the damage of that WW1 causes. The empires of Germany‚ Austria-Hungary and Russia were nonexistent. Russia had undergone two revolutions‚ the states that were left behind were struggling economically along with the issues that the civilian population was facing such as famine‚ the Spanish Flue‚ and displacement there was a lot to repair in the aftermath. A social
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Should Turkey become the EU member? Modern Turkey is located in the territory of central part of former East-Roman empire which sufficiently influenced on formation of European civilization. Nowadays‚ there are many historical monuments reminding about Greek-Roman colonies and Christian traditions in Turkey. Since the beginning of XX century‚ Turkey was striving for adoption of the European model of development in all spheres of social life. All of this could be considered as essential criteria
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Austria‚ and Ireland‚ Ireland being one population that nearly doubled over 100 years due to this one vegetable. But all over Europe potatoes had populations exploding. The only animal taken back to Europe was the turkey. But Europe wanted more‚ they wanted sugar and tobacco from the Americas‚ so a British man started to make these goods in the Americas and sent them to Europe. So were the historians right when they said the land was untouched‚ or that the native Americans were uncivilized and savages
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Vigorously outstretched European imperialism between the late 19th century and the First World War brought overwhelming power to the European states. Rivalry was impossible to be avoided which then divided Europe into major alliance systems in attempts to balance each other’s power. This system in Europe created tension that changed their worldly interest into their close borders. Thus‚ the First World War was the event that ceased the European egocentric behavior followed by the shift of powers and their
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The Renaissance era was filled with an appreciation for nature in Europe. This was due to the fact that “in traditional Europe‚ the mass of the population derived its wealth and social status from the land. The extraction of the earth’s produce had priority over all other activities” (Mendels 242). Because of this‚ nature was a fundamental part of society. Europe’s economy was based on human’s interactions with nature. During the Restoration‚ nature was still important but beginning thoughts of industrialization
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(Anishaa) Andorra: • Principality of Andorra • Southwestern Europe‚ Pyrenees mountains‚ on the border between France and Spain • Snowy‚ cold winters and warm‚ dry summers • Mountainous terrain (dissected by narrow valleys) • Languages: Catalan (official language)‚ Spanish‚ Portuguese and French • Ruled by co-princes: The President of France and the Bishop of Urgel. • Flag: 3 vertical bands of blue yellow and red combine the French and Spanish colours • VIRTUS UNITA FORTIOR = Strength United
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