AP European Summer Work Chapter 9: The flowering of Medieval Civilizations Cultural Developments: in the 12th and early 13th century‚ education was revolutionized‚ the Bureaucratization of monarchies was introduced‚ the commercial transactions in cities‚ and the development of church and civil law as society became wealthier and more expansive. The Rise of Universities: In the high middle ages‚ universities revolutionized the world. Monastic Schools; monastic schools were found favorable
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Capitalism in Europe 1. The causes of the population growth were improvements to European diets‚ decreasing morality rates‚ and diseases lost their ferocity. The effects of a growing population include urbanization‚ the development of capitalism‚ which in turn led to the restructuring of European economy and society. 2. Capitalism is an economic system in which private parties make their foods and services available on a free market and seek to take advantage of market conditions to profit from their
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However the free movement of capital services and goods as well as people does not happen smoothly. There are many pieces of legislation missing in terms of an integrated European market. For the single market to continue there is a great importance for Europe to act with conviction and show that the Single Market in viable and bring benefits to Europe’s workers‚ businesses and consumers. The Single Market Act was first presented in
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1968 in Europe: A Revolutionary Moment? Dr. Rebecca Clifford Modern Europe: A History of Revolution 1789 1848 1871 1917 1945 ...and 1968? [and‚ of course‚ 1989?] Historians on 1968 as revolution Historiography before the 1990s 1968 was a failed political revolution 1998: Historian Arthur Marwick argues in The Sixties that the 1960s was a revolutionary moment‚ but it was a moment of cultural revolution‚ not political revolution Marwick: ‘Slightly hesitantly‚ I am calling this...a
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Austerity in Europe Austerity is a state of reduced spending and increased frugality by a financial sector. Austerity measures are normally referring to actions taken by the government to reduce expenditures in an attempt to cease and belittle their increasing budget deficits. The people of a country do not agree with austerity because the measures taken are typically to lower the quantity and quality of the services and benefits provided by the government. Several nations since 2009 have taken
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In the contemporary world‚ particularly in Europe‚ there is a common perception that multiculturalism has failed and Europe has not been immune to these rising global anxieties and local debates. However an article by social theorist Professor Alexander ( Birkbeck‚ University of London). “Backlash Against Multiculturalism in Europe: Struggling Over the Mode of Incorporation” appeared in the January 2013 issue of the Ethnic and Racial Studies‚ This journal is intended for those involved in “Race‚
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Racism in Europe For Example: Racism in France has evolved into a withstanding social problem in France‚ Immigrants especially those bearing visible signs of ethnic and cultural difference have been targets of racial violence in recent years. The anti-immigrant national front‚ lead by Jan-Marie le pen‚ blames immigrants‚ particularly from north Africa‚ for high unemployment and urban violence in France.National programmes are in place to address racism‚ including the diversification of France’s
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Fascism in Europe Fascism is a militant political movement that emphasizes on loyalty to the state and obedience to its leader. Promises to restore economy‚ punish those who created the problems and return national pride!! ▪ Often held mass rallies‚ uniforms and special salutes ▪ Limited personal rights ▪ State was supreme ▪ Conservative‚ right wing party that grows from the middle class Italy- Benito Mussolini Post WWI problems: ▪ Rising inflation (prices) ▪
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MEDIEVAL EUROPE – CRIME AND PUNISHMENT MEDIEVAL LIFE Throughout the medieval period it was believed that the only way to keep order was to make sure that the people were scared of the punishments given for crimes committed. For this reason all crimes from stealing to murder had harsh punishments. Although there were gaols‚ they were generally used to hold a prisoner awaiting trial rather than as a means of punishment. Fines‚ shaming (being placed in stocks)‚ mutilation (cutting off a part of the
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Prostitution in Europe The world’s largest trade‚ prostitution‚ has always found ways to overcome the legal attempts to suppress it. Prostitution has become one of the most common trades throughout the world. Many poor countries have turned to prostitution as an outlet from their economic difficulties. It is the easiest from of labor for those who do not have a proper education or the economic background to join the legal labor force. Many men and women have found this line of work
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