World War II
Germany, Italy, and Japan
What two countries were thought of as the most powerful after WWII?
The U.S. and Soviet Union
What's the most important body of water in the region?
The Mediterranean Sea
Why did Britain and France declare war?
Germany invade Poland
Why was the EU created?
To build unity, create a free market, and avoid another war.
Describe the climate of Southern Europe.
Warm summers, cool and rainy winters that attract tourists.
Why did the Holocaust happen?
The Nazis thought they were superior to the Jews.
What ultimately hurt the Soviet Union's economy?
List three mountain ranges in Southern Europe.
Alps, Pyrenees, and Apennines
What three countries had dictators?
Germany, Russia, and Italy
The Berlin Wall represented what conflict?
Communism vs. Democracy
The Mediterranean waters are important for _______ and _________.
How did the U.S. help Europe after WWI?
They loaned money.
Why was Mikhail Gorbachev important?
He introduced democratic reform that led to the end of the Cold War
A farmer. A teacher. A souvenir salesperson.
Whose job is LEAST likely to be affect by the weather?
The teacher.