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Western Europe's Economy
Eastern European's Economy
Government and Economy Vocab
Revolutions in Eastern Europe
From Communism to Capitalism (Eastern Europe)
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Instead of rebuilding the outdated machinery and factories destroyed in WWII, Western Europeans did this
What is redesign equipment and factories
100
Soviets seized privately owned farms after WWII and decided the new costs, rates, number of products to create these
What are collective farms
100
a new system that would make European's nations all part of a larger government system with one currency and one flag
What is Single Europe
100
Dubcek's attempt to introduce reforms that allowed more freedom in Czechoslovakia that threatened the Soviet's control so they had troops invade and replace Dubcek
What is Prague Spring
100
What are reasons why the people under Communism's reign wanted to take the Communist Party away?
What are: (any of these) -freedom of speech, religion, movement, press -free elections and choices for the people
200
How did the Agricultural Revolution help the economy of Western Europe?
What are: (any of these) -raised production numbers for agricultural products -over time, because of advances in technology, less workers were needed in the fields and more could move on to other jobs
200
New agricultural methods to increase production and new industries were made in Eastern Europe by _________ after ________
What are the Soviets and WWII
200
More products being sold abroad then bought by a country
What is trade surplus
200
The workers of Gdansk in Poland went on strike for higher pay and trades independent of the Communist Party. This was led by a ship worker and eventually after being outlawed then legalized, gained democracy for Poland.
What is Solidarity
200
After Poland's journey to democracy and freedom in the 70s, more countries followed suit. Why didn't the Soviets stop them or wipe out the rebellions?
What is the lack of money to both compete with the US in the arms race and to support military that was being challenged by the people's new demands for freedom
300
This made reunification difficult between East and West Germany
What is the fact that West Germany's economy and industrial quality was far higher than East Germany's due to government and money differences
300
Specialized products, mainly agricultural, privately owned farms, no heavy industry, very small because it lags 100-150 years behind Western Europe
What is industry before WWII in Eastern Europe
300
term used to describe barrier between free European countries and Eastern European countries dominated by Soviet Union (used in Churchill's speech)
What s the "Iron Curtain"
300
Hungarian college students, writers, and artists demand freedom of expression. After fighting in Budapest and Soviet troops killing or jailing thousands, the revolution fails
What is Hungarian Revolution in 1956
300
The multiple factors/reasons that the Eastern Europeans wanted free elections and to take away the Communist pary
What are: -severe economic problems -Chernobyl -demands for basic rights such as freedom of speech, choice, movement, religion, and press
400
Why have Western European nations divided? Why hasn't this been beneficial?
What are: (any of these) -many nations used to be rivals which created barriers -countries often lack resources they need to do well, so they need to be able to trade with other countries -when the countries are divided, this causes problems (ex. France has an abundance of farmland while Germany has a lot of industry=they need to share)
400
The challenges experienced by Eastern Europeans in industry during and after the change from Communism to Capitalism
What are: (any of these) -no longer guaranteed jobs -more work and time needed to earn extra money, not equal amounts to everyone -privately owned, not gov., which meant to stay efficient and working, the factories had to make a profit by making as many products in the shortest time possible
400
When regions or countries focuses on the production on of one item, trades what is left over after supplying for oneself, then importing to receive other goods
What is specialization
400
A chain of people stretching 400 miles through Lithuania, Estonia, and Latvia, on the 50th anniversary of the day they lost their independence. The revolution was a success and gained three countries their independence.
What is the Human Chain of Peace
400
For each rebellion against the government, the same type of people are normally starting each cry for freedom. What are these groups of people that start it all?
What are: (any of these) -college students -writers -artists -factory workers (the people doing the work but not reaping the benefits or those who's work demand creativity but are not allowed it)
500
What are some examples of how Western European countries have adapted to their resources or lack of resources?
What are: (any of these) Switzerland -no seaports and few raw materials so they specialize in making small but expensive items (watches and knives) Austria -rocky mountains aren't good for farming so they graze cattle instead Netherlands -limited natural resources so they thrive on an agricultural economy instead -use seaports to bring in raw materials to make products out of Germany -abundance of natural raw materials so they focus more on industry and manufacturing products like cars
500
Consequences of industrialization for better economies in Eastern Europe and keeps many countries from entering the European Union; ex. Black Triangle, water filled with chemicals, respiratory problems caused by the air
What is pollution
500
countries with a constitution but who have a monarch as head of state who performs ceremonial duties
What are constitutional monarchies
500
Although not a revolution, how did the Berlin Wall help bring down the Communist Party in East Berlin? (Multiple answers)
What are: (any of these) -symbol of the Communist Party and it's what they put all their time and money into -last attempt at keeping Capitalism out and Communism alive -made people have no choice but follow Communist ways and views
500
After the Communist party were driven out of many of the newly independent countries, problems were still abundant. What were some of these problems?
What are: (any of these) -the switch from Communism to Capitalism in industry and economy -the new want for power in newly independent countries and the battles that ensue (Yugoslavia)