Western Europe
Definition
A geographic region in the western part of the continent of Europe, which includes countries like France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom. It is known for its democratic governments, high standard of living and significant global influence.
Analogy
Think of Western Europe as a diverse food market. Each country (stall) offers something unique - from French wine to German engineering - but they all share common features such as democratic values (the market rules).
Related terms
European Union: An economic and political union involving 27 European countries that allows free trade and free movement of people to live and work in whichever country they choose.
NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization): A military alliance formed between North America and European nations to provide collective security against the Soviet Union during the Cold War.
Renaissance: A period in European history marking the transition from the Middle Ages to Modernity characterized by major cultural and intellectual changes with emphasis on arts, science, politics, religion etc.
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Which statement best describes a key distinction between feudalism in Western Europe and Japan during this period?
In what way did feudalism impact social structures differently between Western Europe and Japan?
How might imperialism during the late nineteenth century differ if China had industrialized at the same time as Western Europe?
What separated Western Europe’s experience with technology adoption after WW II compared to Africa’s post-colonial experience with technology?
What is the primary difference between the anti-globalization movements in Western Europe and Latin America during the 20th century?
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