Transcript World Geography Powerpoint Chapter 15
Slide 1
CHAPTER 15
Central Europe
Section 1: Germany
Section 2: The Alpine Countries
Section 3: Poland and the Baltics
Section 4: The Czech Republic,
Slovakia, and Hungary
SECTION 1
Germany
Question:
What historic events have
led to Germany’s
unification?
SECTION 1
Germany
Germany’s Road to Unification
Germanic
tribes fight
against the
Roman
Empire.
Holy Roman
Empire and
Hanseatic
League control
German lands.
Charlemagne
begins
German
Unification.
Germany is
divided after
World War II.
Prussia
unites
northern and
southern
Germany.
Germany
reunites after
the fall of
communism.
SECTION 2
The Alpine Countries
Question:
How do the histories,
cultures, governments, and
economies of Austria and
Switzerland compare?
SECTION 2
The Alpine Countries
Austria
• formerly an empire
ruled by Habsburgs,
who controlled much
of Europe
• occupied by
Germany during
World War II, by
Allies after war
• democratic republic
• member of the EU
Switzerland
• located in
Alps,
mountainous
terrain
• German language
and cultural
influence
• Roman Catholicism
common
• diverse economies,
foreign operations,
manufacturing,
tourism
• independent since
1600s
• confederation of 26
cantons
• politically neutral
• has not joined EU or
NATO
• French, Italian,
Romansh languages
common
• Protestantism
common
SECTION 3
Poland and the Baltics
Question:
What important events have
occurred in the history of
Poland and the Baltics?
SECTION 3
Poland and the Baltics
Poland and the Baltics
1700
1700s to 1800s
Poland occupied
by Russia,
Prussia, and
Austria; Baltics
occupied by
Russia.
1900
1910s
Poland and Baltics
become independent
after World War I.
1950
1940s
The Soviet
Union
occupies
Poland.
1990
1980s
Poland breaks
away from
communism.
2000
1991
Baltic countries
become
independent.
SECTION 4
The Czech Republic, Slovakia,
and Hungary
Question:
How has Hungary’s
government and economy
changed since the fall of
communism?
SECTION 4
The Czech Republic, Slovakia,
and Hungary
Hungary since the Fall of Communism
Most businesses
are now privately
owned.
New industries,
foreign
investment, and
tourists have been
attracted to
country.
Improvements
have been made
in rural water
and sewage
services.
CHAPTER 15
Chapter Wrap-Up
1. How did World Wars I and II shape the history
of Germany?
2. What problems has eastern Germany faced since
reunification?
3. Why have many American and Western
European companies chosen Austria as a base
for their European operations?
4. Why is loess important to Poland’s economy?
5. How does Hungary’s language differ from the
languages of neighboring countries?
Slide 2
CHAPTER 15
Central Europe
Section 1: Germany
Section 2: The Alpine Countries
Section 3: Poland and the Baltics
Section 4: The Czech Republic,
Slovakia, and Hungary
SECTION 1
Germany
Question:
What historic events have
led to Germany’s
unification?
SECTION 1
Germany
Germany’s Road to Unification
Germanic
tribes fight
against the
Roman
Empire.
Holy Roman
Empire and
Hanseatic
League control
German lands.
Charlemagne
begins
German
Unification.
Germany is
divided after
World War II.
Prussia
unites
northern and
southern
Germany.
Germany
reunites after
the fall of
communism.
SECTION 2
The Alpine Countries
Question:
How do the histories,
cultures, governments, and
economies of Austria and
Switzerland compare?
SECTION 2
The Alpine Countries
Austria
• formerly an empire
ruled by Habsburgs,
who controlled much
of Europe
• occupied by
Germany during
World War II, by
Allies after war
• democratic republic
• member of the EU
Switzerland
• located in
Alps,
mountainous
terrain
• German language
and cultural
influence
• Roman Catholicism
common
• diverse economies,
foreign operations,
manufacturing,
tourism
• independent since
1600s
• confederation of 26
cantons
• politically neutral
• has not joined EU or
NATO
• French, Italian,
Romansh languages
common
• Protestantism
common
SECTION 3
Poland and the Baltics
Question:
What important events have
occurred in the history of
Poland and the Baltics?
SECTION 3
Poland and the Baltics
Poland and the Baltics
1700
1700s to 1800s
Poland occupied
by Russia,
Prussia, and
Austria; Baltics
occupied by
Russia.
1900
1910s
Poland and Baltics
become independent
after World War I.
1950
1940s
The Soviet
Union
occupies
Poland.
1990
1980s
Poland breaks
away from
communism.
2000
1991
Baltic countries
become
independent.
SECTION 4
The Czech Republic, Slovakia,
and Hungary
Question:
How has Hungary’s
government and economy
changed since the fall of
communism?
SECTION 4
The Czech Republic, Slovakia,
and Hungary
Hungary since the Fall of Communism
Most businesses
are now privately
owned.
New industries,
foreign
investment, and
tourists have been
attracted to
country.
Improvements
have been made
in rural water
and sewage
services.
CHAPTER 15
Chapter Wrap-Up
1. How did World Wars I and II shape the history
of Germany?
2. What problems has eastern Germany faced since
reunification?
3. Why have many American and Western
European companies chosen Austria as a base
for their European operations?
4. Why is loess important to Poland’s economy?
5. How does Hungary’s language differ from the
languages of neighboring countries?
Slide 3
CHAPTER 15
Central Europe
Section 1: Germany
Section 2: The Alpine Countries
Section 3: Poland and the Baltics
Section 4: The Czech Republic,
Slovakia, and Hungary
SECTION 1
Germany
Question:
What historic events have
led to Germany’s
unification?
SECTION 1
Germany
Germany’s Road to Unification
Germanic
tribes fight
against the
Roman
Empire.
Holy Roman
Empire and
Hanseatic
League control
German lands.
Charlemagne
begins
German
Unification.
Germany is
divided after
World War II.
Prussia
unites
northern and
southern
Germany.
Germany
reunites after
the fall of
communism.
SECTION 2
The Alpine Countries
Question:
How do the histories,
cultures, governments, and
economies of Austria and
Switzerland compare?
SECTION 2
The Alpine Countries
Austria
• formerly an empire
ruled by Habsburgs,
who controlled much
of Europe
• occupied by
Germany during
World War II, by
Allies after war
• democratic republic
• member of the EU
Switzerland
• located in
Alps,
mountainous
terrain
• German language
and cultural
influence
• Roman Catholicism
common
• diverse economies,
foreign operations,
manufacturing,
tourism
• independent since
1600s
• confederation of 26
cantons
• politically neutral
• has not joined EU or
NATO
• French, Italian,
Romansh languages
common
• Protestantism
common
SECTION 3
Poland and the Baltics
Question:
What important events have
occurred in the history of
Poland and the Baltics?
SECTION 3
Poland and the Baltics
Poland and the Baltics
1700
1700s to 1800s
Poland occupied
by Russia,
Prussia, and
Austria; Baltics
occupied by
Russia.
1900
1910s
Poland and Baltics
become independent
after World War I.
1950
1940s
The Soviet
Union
occupies
Poland.
1990
1980s
Poland breaks
away from
communism.
2000
1991
Baltic countries
become
independent.
SECTION 4
The Czech Republic, Slovakia,
and Hungary
Question:
How has Hungary’s
government and economy
changed since the fall of
communism?
SECTION 4
The Czech Republic, Slovakia,
and Hungary
Hungary since the Fall of Communism
Most businesses
are now privately
owned.
New industries,
foreign
investment, and
tourists have been
attracted to
country.
Improvements
have been made
in rural water
and sewage
services.
CHAPTER 15
Chapter Wrap-Up
1. How did World Wars I and II shape the history
of Germany?
2. What problems has eastern Germany faced since
reunification?
3. Why have many American and Western
European companies chosen Austria as a base
for their European operations?
4. Why is loess important to Poland’s economy?
5. How does Hungary’s language differ from the
languages of neighboring countries?
Slide 4
CHAPTER 15
Central Europe
Section 1: Germany
Section 2: The Alpine Countries
Section 3: Poland and the Baltics
Section 4: The Czech Republic,
Slovakia, and Hungary
SECTION 1
Germany
Question:
What historic events have
led to Germany’s
unification?
SECTION 1
Germany
Germany’s Road to Unification
Germanic
tribes fight
against the
Roman
Empire.
Holy Roman
Empire and
Hanseatic
League control
German lands.
Charlemagne
begins
German
Unification.
Germany is
divided after
World War II.
Prussia
unites
northern and
southern
Germany.
Germany
reunites after
the fall of
communism.
SECTION 2
The Alpine Countries
Question:
How do the histories,
cultures, governments, and
economies of Austria and
Switzerland compare?
SECTION 2
The Alpine Countries
Austria
• formerly an empire
ruled by Habsburgs,
who controlled much
of Europe
• occupied by
Germany during
World War II, by
Allies after war
• democratic republic
• member of the EU
Switzerland
• located in
Alps,
mountainous
terrain
• German language
and cultural
influence
• Roman Catholicism
common
• diverse economies,
foreign operations,
manufacturing,
tourism
• independent since
1600s
• confederation of 26
cantons
• politically neutral
• has not joined EU or
NATO
• French, Italian,
Romansh languages
common
• Protestantism
common
SECTION 3
Poland and the Baltics
Question:
What important events have
occurred in the history of
Poland and the Baltics?
SECTION 3
Poland and the Baltics
Poland and the Baltics
1700
1700s to 1800s
Poland occupied
by Russia,
Prussia, and
Austria; Baltics
occupied by
Russia.
1900
1910s
Poland and Baltics
become independent
after World War I.
1950
1940s
The Soviet
Union
occupies
Poland.
1990
1980s
Poland breaks
away from
communism.
2000
1991
Baltic countries
become
independent.
SECTION 4
The Czech Republic, Slovakia,
and Hungary
Question:
How has Hungary’s
government and economy
changed since the fall of
communism?
SECTION 4
The Czech Republic, Slovakia,
and Hungary
Hungary since the Fall of Communism
Most businesses
are now privately
owned.
New industries,
foreign
investment, and
tourists have been
attracted to
country.
Improvements
have been made
in rural water
and sewage
services.
CHAPTER 15
Chapter Wrap-Up
1. How did World Wars I and II shape the history
of Germany?
2. What problems has eastern Germany faced since
reunification?
3. Why have many American and Western
European companies chosen Austria as a base
for their European operations?
4. Why is loess important to Poland’s economy?
5. How does Hungary’s language differ from the
languages of neighboring countries?
Slide 5
CHAPTER 15
Central Europe
Section 1: Germany
Section 2: The Alpine Countries
Section 3: Poland and the Baltics
Section 4: The Czech Republic,
Slovakia, and Hungary
SECTION 1
Germany
Question:
What historic events have
led to Germany’s
unification?
SECTION 1
Germany
Germany’s Road to Unification
Germanic
tribes fight
against the
Roman
Empire.
Holy Roman
Empire and
Hanseatic
League control
German lands.
Charlemagne
begins
German
Unification.
Germany is
divided after
World War II.
Prussia
unites
northern and
southern
Germany.
Germany
reunites after
the fall of
communism.
SECTION 2
The Alpine Countries
Question:
How do the histories,
cultures, governments, and
economies of Austria and
Switzerland compare?
SECTION 2
The Alpine Countries
Austria
• formerly an empire
ruled by Habsburgs,
who controlled much
of Europe
• occupied by
Germany during
World War II, by
Allies after war
• democratic republic
• member of the EU
Switzerland
• located in
Alps,
mountainous
terrain
• German language
and cultural
influence
• Roman Catholicism
common
• diverse economies,
foreign operations,
manufacturing,
tourism
• independent since
1600s
• confederation of 26
cantons
• politically neutral
• has not joined EU or
NATO
• French, Italian,
Romansh languages
common
• Protestantism
common
SECTION 3
Poland and the Baltics
Question:
What important events have
occurred in the history of
Poland and the Baltics?
SECTION 3
Poland and the Baltics
Poland and the Baltics
1700
1700s to 1800s
Poland occupied
by Russia,
Prussia, and
Austria; Baltics
occupied by
Russia.
1900
1910s
Poland and Baltics
become independent
after World War I.
1950
1940s
The Soviet
Union
occupies
Poland.
1990
1980s
Poland breaks
away from
communism.
2000
1991
Baltic countries
become
independent.
SECTION 4
The Czech Republic, Slovakia,
and Hungary
Question:
How has Hungary’s
government and economy
changed since the fall of
communism?
SECTION 4
The Czech Republic, Slovakia,
and Hungary
Hungary since the Fall of Communism
Most businesses
are now privately
owned.
New industries,
foreign
investment, and
tourists have been
attracted to
country.
Improvements
have been made
in rural water
and sewage
services.
CHAPTER 15
Chapter Wrap-Up
1. How did World Wars I and II shape the history
of Germany?
2. What problems has eastern Germany faced since
reunification?
3. Why have many American and Western
European companies chosen Austria as a base
for their European operations?
4. Why is loess important to Poland’s economy?
5. How does Hungary’s language differ from the
languages of neighboring countries?
Slide 6
CHAPTER 15
Central Europe
Section 1: Germany
Section 2: The Alpine Countries
Section 3: Poland and the Baltics
Section 4: The Czech Republic,
Slovakia, and Hungary
SECTION 1
Germany
Question:
What historic events have
led to Germany’s
unification?
SECTION 1
Germany
Germany’s Road to Unification
Germanic
tribes fight
against the
Roman
Empire.
Holy Roman
Empire and
Hanseatic
League control
German lands.
Charlemagne
begins
German
Unification.
Germany is
divided after
World War II.
Prussia
unites
northern and
southern
Germany.
Germany
reunites after
the fall of
communism.
SECTION 2
The Alpine Countries
Question:
How do the histories,
cultures, governments, and
economies of Austria and
Switzerland compare?
SECTION 2
The Alpine Countries
Austria
• formerly an empire
ruled by Habsburgs,
who controlled much
of Europe
• occupied by
Germany during
World War II, by
Allies after war
• democratic republic
• member of the EU
Switzerland
• located in
Alps,
mountainous
terrain
• German language
and cultural
influence
• Roman Catholicism
common
• diverse economies,
foreign operations,
manufacturing,
tourism
• independent since
1600s
• confederation of 26
cantons
• politically neutral
• has not joined EU or
NATO
• French, Italian,
Romansh languages
common
• Protestantism
common
SECTION 3
Poland and the Baltics
Question:
What important events have
occurred in the history of
Poland and the Baltics?
SECTION 3
Poland and the Baltics
Poland and the Baltics
1700
1700s to 1800s
Poland occupied
by Russia,
Prussia, and
Austria; Baltics
occupied by
Russia.
1900
1910s
Poland and Baltics
become independent
after World War I.
1950
1940s
The Soviet
Union
occupies
Poland.
1990
1980s
Poland breaks
away from
communism.
2000
1991
Baltic countries
become
independent.
SECTION 4
The Czech Republic, Slovakia,
and Hungary
Question:
How has Hungary’s
government and economy
changed since the fall of
communism?
SECTION 4
The Czech Republic, Slovakia,
and Hungary
Hungary since the Fall of Communism
Most businesses
are now privately
owned.
New industries,
foreign
investment, and
tourists have been
attracted to
country.
Improvements
have been made
in rural water
and sewage
services.
CHAPTER 15
Chapter Wrap-Up
1. How did World Wars I and II shape the history
of Germany?
2. What problems has eastern Germany faced since
reunification?
3. Why have many American and Western
European companies chosen Austria as a base
for their European operations?
4. Why is loess important to Poland’s economy?
5. How does Hungary’s language differ from the
languages of neighboring countries?
Slide 7
CHAPTER 15
Central Europe
Section 1: Germany
Section 2: The Alpine Countries
Section 3: Poland and the Baltics
Section 4: The Czech Republic,
Slovakia, and Hungary
SECTION 1
Germany
Question:
What historic events have
led to Germany’s
unification?
SECTION 1
Germany
Germany’s Road to Unification
Germanic
tribes fight
against the
Roman
Empire.
Holy Roman
Empire and
Hanseatic
League control
German lands.
Charlemagne
begins
German
Unification.
Germany is
divided after
World War II.
Prussia
unites
northern and
southern
Germany.
Germany
reunites after
the fall of
communism.
SECTION 2
The Alpine Countries
Question:
How do the histories,
cultures, governments, and
economies of Austria and
Switzerland compare?
SECTION 2
The Alpine Countries
Austria
• formerly an empire
ruled by Habsburgs,
who controlled much
of Europe
• occupied by
Germany during
World War II, by
Allies after war
• democratic republic
• member of the EU
Switzerland
• located in
Alps,
mountainous
terrain
• German language
and cultural
influence
• Roman Catholicism
common
• diverse economies,
foreign operations,
manufacturing,
tourism
• independent since
1600s
• confederation of 26
cantons
• politically neutral
• has not joined EU or
NATO
• French, Italian,
Romansh languages
common
• Protestantism
common
SECTION 3
Poland and the Baltics
Question:
What important events have
occurred in the history of
Poland and the Baltics?
SECTION 3
Poland and the Baltics
Poland and the Baltics
1700
1700s to 1800s
Poland occupied
by Russia,
Prussia, and
Austria; Baltics
occupied by
Russia.
1900
1910s
Poland and Baltics
become independent
after World War I.
1950
1940s
The Soviet
Union
occupies
Poland.
1990
1980s
Poland breaks
away from
communism.
2000
1991
Baltic countries
become
independent.
SECTION 4
The Czech Republic, Slovakia,
and Hungary
Question:
How has Hungary’s
government and economy
changed since the fall of
communism?
SECTION 4
The Czech Republic, Slovakia,
and Hungary
Hungary since the Fall of Communism
Most businesses
are now privately
owned.
New industries,
foreign
investment, and
tourists have been
attracted to
country.
Improvements
have been made
in rural water
and sewage
services.
CHAPTER 15
Chapter Wrap-Up
1. How did World Wars I and II shape the history
of Germany?
2. What problems has eastern Germany faced since
reunification?
3. Why have many American and Western
European companies chosen Austria as a base
for their European operations?
4. Why is loess important to Poland’s economy?
5. How does Hungary’s language differ from the
languages of neighboring countries?
Slide 8
CHAPTER 15
Central Europe
Section 1: Germany
Section 2: The Alpine Countries
Section 3: Poland and the Baltics
Section 4: The Czech Republic,
Slovakia, and Hungary
SECTION 1
Germany
Question:
What historic events have
led to Germany’s
unification?
SECTION 1
Germany
Germany’s Road to Unification
Germanic
tribes fight
against the
Roman
Empire.
Holy Roman
Empire and
Hanseatic
League control
German lands.
Charlemagne
begins
German
Unification.
Germany is
divided after
World War II.
Prussia
unites
northern and
southern
Germany.
Germany
reunites after
the fall of
communism.
SECTION 2
The Alpine Countries
Question:
How do the histories,
cultures, governments, and
economies of Austria and
Switzerland compare?
SECTION 2
The Alpine Countries
Austria
• formerly an empire
ruled by Habsburgs,
who controlled much
of Europe
• occupied by
Germany during
World War II, by
Allies after war
• democratic republic
• member of the EU
Switzerland
• located in
Alps,
mountainous
terrain
• German language
and cultural
influence
• Roman Catholicism
common
• diverse economies,
foreign operations,
manufacturing,
tourism
• independent since
1600s
• confederation of 26
cantons
• politically neutral
• has not joined EU or
NATO
• French, Italian,
Romansh languages
common
• Protestantism
common
SECTION 3
Poland and the Baltics
Question:
What important events have
occurred in the history of
Poland and the Baltics?
SECTION 3
Poland and the Baltics
Poland and the Baltics
1700
1700s to 1800s
Poland occupied
by Russia,
Prussia, and
Austria; Baltics
occupied by
Russia.
1900
1910s
Poland and Baltics
become independent
after World War I.
1950
1940s
The Soviet
Union
occupies
Poland.
1990
1980s
Poland breaks
away from
communism.
2000
1991
Baltic countries
become
independent.
SECTION 4
The Czech Republic, Slovakia,
and Hungary
Question:
How has Hungary’s
government and economy
changed since the fall of
communism?
SECTION 4
The Czech Republic, Slovakia,
and Hungary
Hungary since the Fall of Communism
Most businesses
are now privately
owned.
New industries,
foreign
investment, and
tourists have been
attracted to
country.
Improvements
have been made
in rural water
and sewage
services.
CHAPTER 15
Chapter Wrap-Up
1. How did World Wars I and II shape the history
of Germany?
2. What problems has eastern Germany faced since
reunification?
3. Why have many American and Western
European companies chosen Austria as a base
for their European operations?
4. Why is loess important to Poland’s economy?
5. How does Hungary’s language differ from the
languages of neighboring countries?
Slide 9
CHAPTER 15
Central Europe
Section 1: Germany
Section 2: The Alpine Countries
Section 3: Poland and the Baltics
Section 4: The Czech Republic,
Slovakia, and Hungary
SECTION 1
Germany
Question:
What historic events have
led to Germany’s
unification?
SECTION 1
Germany
Germany’s Road to Unification
Germanic
tribes fight
against the
Roman
Empire.
Holy Roman
Empire and
Hanseatic
League control
German lands.
Charlemagne
begins
German
Unification.
Germany is
divided after
World War II.
Prussia
unites
northern and
southern
Germany.
Germany
reunites after
the fall of
communism.
SECTION 2
The Alpine Countries
Question:
How do the histories,
cultures, governments, and
economies of Austria and
Switzerland compare?
SECTION 2
The Alpine Countries
Austria
• formerly an empire
ruled by Habsburgs,
who controlled much
of Europe
• occupied by
Germany during
World War II, by
Allies after war
• democratic republic
• member of the EU
Switzerland
• located in
Alps,
mountainous
terrain
• German language
and cultural
influence
• Roman Catholicism
common
• diverse economies,
foreign operations,
manufacturing,
tourism
• independent since
1600s
• confederation of 26
cantons
• politically neutral
• has not joined EU or
NATO
• French, Italian,
Romansh languages
common
• Protestantism
common
SECTION 3
Poland and the Baltics
Question:
What important events have
occurred in the history of
Poland and the Baltics?
SECTION 3
Poland and the Baltics
Poland and the Baltics
1700
1700s to 1800s
Poland occupied
by Russia,
Prussia, and
Austria; Baltics
occupied by
Russia.
1900
1910s
Poland and Baltics
become independent
after World War I.
1950
1940s
The Soviet
Union
occupies
Poland.
1990
1980s
Poland breaks
away from
communism.
2000
1991
Baltic countries
become
independent.
SECTION 4
The Czech Republic, Slovakia,
and Hungary
Question:
How has Hungary’s
government and economy
changed since the fall of
communism?
SECTION 4
The Czech Republic, Slovakia,
and Hungary
Hungary since the Fall of Communism
Most businesses
are now privately
owned.
New industries,
foreign
investment, and
tourists have been
attracted to
country.
Improvements
have been made
in rural water
and sewage
services.
CHAPTER 15
Chapter Wrap-Up
1. How did World Wars I and II shape the history
of Germany?
2. What problems has eastern Germany faced since
reunification?
3. Why have many American and Western
European companies chosen Austria as a base
for their European operations?
4. Why is loess important to Poland’s economy?
5. How does Hungary’s language differ from the
languages of neighboring countries?
Slide 10
CHAPTER 15
Central Europe
Section 1: Germany
Section 2: The Alpine Countries
Section 3: Poland and the Baltics
Section 4: The Czech Republic,
Slovakia, and Hungary
SECTION 1
Germany
Question:
What historic events have
led to Germany’s
unification?
SECTION 1
Germany
Germany’s Road to Unification
Germanic
tribes fight
against the
Roman
Empire.
Holy Roman
Empire and
Hanseatic
League control
German lands.
Charlemagne
begins
German
Unification.
Germany is
divided after
World War II.
Prussia
unites
northern and
southern
Germany.
Germany
reunites after
the fall of
communism.
SECTION 2
The Alpine Countries
Question:
How do the histories,
cultures, governments, and
economies of Austria and
Switzerland compare?
SECTION 2
The Alpine Countries
Austria
• formerly an empire
ruled by Habsburgs,
who controlled much
of Europe
• occupied by
Germany during
World War II, by
Allies after war
• democratic republic
• member of the EU
Switzerland
• located in
Alps,
mountainous
terrain
• German language
and cultural
influence
• Roman Catholicism
common
• diverse economies,
foreign operations,
manufacturing,
tourism
• independent since
1600s
• confederation of 26
cantons
• politically neutral
• has not joined EU or
NATO
• French, Italian,
Romansh languages
common
• Protestantism
common
SECTION 3
Poland and the Baltics
Question:
What important events have
occurred in the history of
Poland and the Baltics?
SECTION 3
Poland and the Baltics
Poland and the Baltics
1700
1700s to 1800s
Poland occupied
by Russia,
Prussia, and
Austria; Baltics
occupied by
Russia.
1900
1910s
Poland and Baltics
become independent
after World War I.
1950
1940s
The Soviet
Union
occupies
Poland.
1990
1980s
Poland breaks
away from
communism.
2000
1991
Baltic countries
become
independent.
SECTION 4
The Czech Republic, Slovakia,
and Hungary
Question:
How has Hungary’s
government and economy
changed since the fall of
communism?
SECTION 4
The Czech Republic, Slovakia,
and Hungary
Hungary since the Fall of Communism
Most businesses
are now privately
owned.
New industries,
foreign
investment, and
tourists have been
attracted to
country.
Improvements
have been made
in rural water
and sewage
services.
CHAPTER 15
Chapter Wrap-Up
1. How did World Wars I and II shape the history
of Germany?
2. What problems has eastern Germany faced since
reunification?
3. Why have many American and Western
European companies chosen Austria as a base
for their European operations?
4. Why is loess important to Poland’s economy?
5. How does Hungary’s language differ from the
languages of neighboring countries?
CHAPTER 15
Central Europe
Section 1: Germany
Section 2: The Alpine Countries
Section 3: Poland and the Baltics
Section 4: The Czech Republic,
Slovakia, and Hungary
SECTION 1
Germany
Question:
What historic events have
led to Germany’s
unification?
SECTION 1
Germany
Germany’s Road to Unification
Germanic
tribes fight
against the
Roman
Empire.
Holy Roman
Empire and
Hanseatic
League control
German lands.
Charlemagne
begins
German
Unification.
Germany is
divided after
World War II.
Prussia
unites
northern and
southern
Germany.
Germany
reunites after
the fall of
communism.
SECTION 2
The Alpine Countries
Question:
How do the histories,
cultures, governments, and
economies of Austria and
Switzerland compare?
SECTION 2
The Alpine Countries
Austria
• formerly an empire
ruled by Habsburgs,
who controlled much
of Europe
• occupied by
Germany during
World War II, by
Allies after war
• democratic republic
• member of the EU
Switzerland
• located in
Alps,
mountainous
terrain
• German language
and cultural
influence
• Roman Catholicism
common
• diverse economies,
foreign operations,
manufacturing,
tourism
• independent since
1600s
• confederation of 26
cantons
• politically neutral
• has not joined EU or
NATO
• French, Italian,
Romansh languages
common
• Protestantism
common
SECTION 3
Poland and the Baltics
Question:
What important events have
occurred in the history of
Poland and the Baltics?
SECTION 3
Poland and the Baltics
Poland and the Baltics
1700
1700s to 1800s
Poland occupied
by Russia,
Prussia, and
Austria; Baltics
occupied by
Russia.
1900
1910s
Poland and Baltics
become independent
after World War I.
1950
1940s
The Soviet
Union
occupies
Poland.
1990
1980s
Poland breaks
away from
communism.
2000
1991
Baltic countries
become
independent.
SECTION 4
The Czech Republic, Slovakia,
and Hungary
Question:
How has Hungary’s
government and economy
changed since the fall of
communism?
SECTION 4
The Czech Republic, Slovakia,
and Hungary
Hungary since the Fall of Communism
Most businesses
are now privately
owned.
New industries,
foreign
investment, and
tourists have been
attracted to
country.
Improvements
have been made
in rural water
and sewage
services.
CHAPTER 15
Chapter Wrap-Up
1. How did World Wars I and II shape the history
of Germany?
2. What problems has eastern Germany faced since
reunification?
3. Why have many American and Western
European companies chosen Austria as a base
for their European operations?
4. Why is loess important to Poland’s economy?
5. How does Hungary’s language differ from the
languages of neighboring countries?
Slide 2
CHAPTER 15
Central Europe
Section 1: Germany
Section 2: The Alpine Countries
Section 3: Poland and the Baltics
Section 4: The Czech Republic,
Slovakia, and Hungary
SECTION 1
Germany
Question:
What historic events have
led to Germany’s
unification?
SECTION 1
Germany
Germany’s Road to Unification
Germanic
tribes fight
against the
Roman
Empire.
Holy Roman
Empire and
Hanseatic
League control
German lands.
Charlemagne
begins
German
Unification.
Germany is
divided after
World War II.
Prussia
unites
northern and
southern
Germany.
Germany
reunites after
the fall of
communism.
SECTION 2
The Alpine Countries
Question:
How do the histories,
cultures, governments, and
economies of Austria and
Switzerland compare?
SECTION 2
The Alpine Countries
Austria
• formerly an empire
ruled by Habsburgs,
who controlled much
of Europe
• occupied by
Germany during
World War II, by
Allies after war
• democratic republic
• member of the EU
Switzerland
• located in
Alps,
mountainous
terrain
• German language
and cultural
influence
• Roman Catholicism
common
• diverse economies,
foreign operations,
manufacturing,
tourism
• independent since
1600s
• confederation of 26
cantons
• politically neutral
• has not joined EU or
NATO
• French, Italian,
Romansh languages
common
• Protestantism
common
SECTION 3
Poland and the Baltics
Question:
What important events have
occurred in the history of
Poland and the Baltics?
SECTION 3
Poland and the Baltics
Poland and the Baltics
1700
1700s to 1800s
Poland occupied
by Russia,
Prussia, and
Austria; Baltics
occupied by
Russia.
1900
1910s
Poland and Baltics
become independent
after World War I.
1950
1940s
The Soviet
Union
occupies
Poland.
1990
1980s
Poland breaks
away from
communism.
2000
1991
Baltic countries
become
independent.
SECTION 4
The Czech Republic, Slovakia,
and Hungary
Question:
How has Hungary’s
government and economy
changed since the fall of
communism?
SECTION 4
The Czech Republic, Slovakia,
and Hungary
Hungary since the Fall of Communism
Most businesses
are now privately
owned.
New industries,
foreign
investment, and
tourists have been
attracted to
country.
Improvements
have been made
in rural water
and sewage
services.
CHAPTER 15
Chapter Wrap-Up
1. How did World Wars I and II shape the history
of Germany?
2. What problems has eastern Germany faced since
reunification?
3. Why have many American and Western
European companies chosen Austria as a base
for their European operations?
4. Why is loess important to Poland’s economy?
5. How does Hungary’s language differ from the
languages of neighboring countries?
Slide 3
CHAPTER 15
Central Europe
Section 1: Germany
Section 2: The Alpine Countries
Section 3: Poland and the Baltics
Section 4: The Czech Republic,
Slovakia, and Hungary
SECTION 1
Germany
Question:
What historic events have
led to Germany’s
unification?
SECTION 1
Germany
Germany’s Road to Unification
Germanic
tribes fight
against the
Roman
Empire.
Holy Roman
Empire and
Hanseatic
League control
German lands.
Charlemagne
begins
German
Unification.
Germany is
divided after
World War II.
Prussia
unites
northern and
southern
Germany.
Germany
reunites after
the fall of
communism.
SECTION 2
The Alpine Countries
Question:
How do the histories,
cultures, governments, and
economies of Austria and
Switzerland compare?
SECTION 2
The Alpine Countries
Austria
• formerly an empire
ruled by Habsburgs,
who controlled much
of Europe
• occupied by
Germany during
World War II, by
Allies after war
• democratic republic
• member of the EU
Switzerland
• located in
Alps,
mountainous
terrain
• German language
and cultural
influence
• Roman Catholicism
common
• diverse economies,
foreign operations,
manufacturing,
tourism
• independent since
1600s
• confederation of 26
cantons
• politically neutral
• has not joined EU or
NATO
• French, Italian,
Romansh languages
common
• Protestantism
common
SECTION 3
Poland and the Baltics
Question:
What important events have
occurred in the history of
Poland and the Baltics?
SECTION 3
Poland and the Baltics
Poland and the Baltics
1700
1700s to 1800s
Poland occupied
by Russia,
Prussia, and
Austria; Baltics
occupied by
Russia.
1900
1910s
Poland and Baltics
become independent
after World War I.
1950
1940s
The Soviet
Union
occupies
Poland.
1990
1980s
Poland breaks
away from
communism.
2000
1991
Baltic countries
become
independent.
SECTION 4
The Czech Republic, Slovakia,
and Hungary
Question:
How has Hungary’s
government and economy
changed since the fall of
communism?
SECTION 4
The Czech Republic, Slovakia,
and Hungary
Hungary since the Fall of Communism
Most businesses
are now privately
owned.
New industries,
foreign
investment, and
tourists have been
attracted to
country.
Improvements
have been made
in rural water
and sewage
services.
CHAPTER 15
Chapter Wrap-Up
1. How did World Wars I and II shape the history
of Germany?
2. What problems has eastern Germany faced since
reunification?
3. Why have many American and Western
European companies chosen Austria as a base
for their European operations?
4. Why is loess important to Poland’s economy?
5. How does Hungary’s language differ from the
languages of neighboring countries?
Slide 4
CHAPTER 15
Central Europe
Section 1: Germany
Section 2: The Alpine Countries
Section 3: Poland and the Baltics
Section 4: The Czech Republic,
Slovakia, and Hungary
SECTION 1
Germany
Question:
What historic events have
led to Germany’s
unification?
SECTION 1
Germany
Germany’s Road to Unification
Germanic
tribes fight
against the
Roman
Empire.
Holy Roman
Empire and
Hanseatic
League control
German lands.
Charlemagne
begins
German
Unification.
Germany is
divided after
World War II.
Prussia
unites
northern and
southern
Germany.
Germany
reunites after
the fall of
communism.
SECTION 2
The Alpine Countries
Question:
How do the histories,
cultures, governments, and
economies of Austria and
Switzerland compare?
SECTION 2
The Alpine Countries
Austria
• formerly an empire
ruled by Habsburgs,
who controlled much
of Europe
• occupied by
Germany during
World War II, by
Allies after war
• democratic republic
• member of the EU
Switzerland
• located in
Alps,
mountainous
terrain
• German language
and cultural
influence
• Roman Catholicism
common
• diverse economies,
foreign operations,
manufacturing,
tourism
• independent since
1600s
• confederation of 26
cantons
• politically neutral
• has not joined EU or
NATO
• French, Italian,
Romansh languages
common
• Protestantism
common
SECTION 3
Poland and the Baltics
Question:
What important events have
occurred in the history of
Poland and the Baltics?
SECTION 3
Poland and the Baltics
Poland and the Baltics
1700
1700s to 1800s
Poland occupied
by Russia,
Prussia, and
Austria; Baltics
occupied by
Russia.
1900
1910s
Poland and Baltics
become independent
after World War I.
1950
1940s
The Soviet
Union
occupies
Poland.
1990
1980s
Poland breaks
away from
communism.
2000
1991
Baltic countries
become
independent.
SECTION 4
The Czech Republic, Slovakia,
and Hungary
Question:
How has Hungary’s
government and economy
changed since the fall of
communism?
SECTION 4
The Czech Republic, Slovakia,
and Hungary
Hungary since the Fall of Communism
Most businesses
are now privately
owned.
New industries,
foreign
investment, and
tourists have been
attracted to
country.
Improvements
have been made
in rural water
and sewage
services.
CHAPTER 15
Chapter Wrap-Up
1. How did World Wars I and II shape the history
of Germany?
2. What problems has eastern Germany faced since
reunification?
3. Why have many American and Western
European companies chosen Austria as a base
for their European operations?
4. Why is loess important to Poland’s economy?
5. How does Hungary’s language differ from the
languages of neighboring countries?
Slide 5
CHAPTER 15
Central Europe
Section 1: Germany
Section 2: The Alpine Countries
Section 3: Poland and the Baltics
Section 4: The Czech Republic,
Slovakia, and Hungary
SECTION 1
Germany
Question:
What historic events have
led to Germany’s
unification?
SECTION 1
Germany
Germany’s Road to Unification
Germanic
tribes fight
against the
Roman
Empire.
Holy Roman
Empire and
Hanseatic
League control
German lands.
Charlemagne
begins
German
Unification.
Germany is
divided after
World War II.
Prussia
unites
northern and
southern
Germany.
Germany
reunites after
the fall of
communism.
SECTION 2
The Alpine Countries
Question:
How do the histories,
cultures, governments, and
economies of Austria and
Switzerland compare?
SECTION 2
The Alpine Countries
Austria
• formerly an empire
ruled by Habsburgs,
who controlled much
of Europe
• occupied by
Germany during
World War II, by
Allies after war
• democratic republic
• member of the EU
Switzerland
• located in
Alps,
mountainous
terrain
• German language
and cultural
influence
• Roman Catholicism
common
• diverse economies,
foreign operations,
manufacturing,
tourism
• independent since
1600s
• confederation of 26
cantons
• politically neutral
• has not joined EU or
NATO
• French, Italian,
Romansh languages
common
• Protestantism
common
SECTION 3
Poland and the Baltics
Question:
What important events have
occurred in the history of
Poland and the Baltics?
SECTION 3
Poland and the Baltics
Poland and the Baltics
1700
1700s to 1800s
Poland occupied
by Russia,
Prussia, and
Austria; Baltics
occupied by
Russia.
1900
1910s
Poland and Baltics
become independent
after World War I.
1950
1940s
The Soviet
Union
occupies
Poland.
1990
1980s
Poland breaks
away from
communism.
2000
1991
Baltic countries
become
independent.
SECTION 4
The Czech Republic, Slovakia,
and Hungary
Question:
How has Hungary’s
government and economy
changed since the fall of
communism?
SECTION 4
The Czech Republic, Slovakia,
and Hungary
Hungary since the Fall of Communism
Most businesses
are now privately
owned.
New industries,
foreign
investment, and
tourists have been
attracted to
country.
Improvements
have been made
in rural water
and sewage
services.
CHAPTER 15
Chapter Wrap-Up
1. How did World Wars I and II shape the history
of Germany?
2. What problems has eastern Germany faced since
reunification?
3. Why have many American and Western
European companies chosen Austria as a base
for their European operations?
4. Why is loess important to Poland’s economy?
5. How does Hungary’s language differ from the
languages of neighboring countries?
Slide 6
CHAPTER 15
Central Europe
Section 1: Germany
Section 2: The Alpine Countries
Section 3: Poland and the Baltics
Section 4: The Czech Republic,
Slovakia, and Hungary
SECTION 1
Germany
Question:
What historic events have
led to Germany’s
unification?
SECTION 1
Germany
Germany’s Road to Unification
Germanic
tribes fight
against the
Roman
Empire.
Holy Roman
Empire and
Hanseatic
League control
German lands.
Charlemagne
begins
German
Unification.
Germany is
divided after
World War II.
Prussia
unites
northern and
southern
Germany.
Germany
reunites after
the fall of
communism.
SECTION 2
The Alpine Countries
Question:
How do the histories,
cultures, governments, and
economies of Austria and
Switzerland compare?
SECTION 2
The Alpine Countries
Austria
• formerly an empire
ruled by Habsburgs,
who controlled much
of Europe
• occupied by
Germany during
World War II, by
Allies after war
• democratic republic
• member of the EU
Switzerland
• located in
Alps,
mountainous
terrain
• German language
and cultural
influence
• Roman Catholicism
common
• diverse economies,
foreign operations,
manufacturing,
tourism
• independent since
1600s
• confederation of 26
cantons
• politically neutral
• has not joined EU or
NATO
• French, Italian,
Romansh languages
common
• Protestantism
common
SECTION 3
Poland and the Baltics
Question:
What important events have
occurred in the history of
Poland and the Baltics?
SECTION 3
Poland and the Baltics
Poland and the Baltics
1700
1700s to 1800s
Poland occupied
by Russia,
Prussia, and
Austria; Baltics
occupied by
Russia.
1900
1910s
Poland and Baltics
become independent
after World War I.
1950
1940s
The Soviet
Union
occupies
Poland.
1990
1980s
Poland breaks
away from
communism.
2000
1991
Baltic countries
become
independent.
SECTION 4
The Czech Republic, Slovakia,
and Hungary
Question:
How has Hungary’s
government and economy
changed since the fall of
communism?
SECTION 4
The Czech Republic, Slovakia,
and Hungary
Hungary since the Fall of Communism
Most businesses
are now privately
owned.
New industries,
foreign
investment, and
tourists have been
attracted to
country.
Improvements
have been made
in rural water
and sewage
services.
CHAPTER 15
Chapter Wrap-Up
1. How did World Wars I and II shape the history
of Germany?
2. What problems has eastern Germany faced since
reunification?
3. Why have many American and Western
European companies chosen Austria as a base
for their European operations?
4. Why is loess important to Poland’s economy?
5. How does Hungary’s language differ from the
languages of neighboring countries?
Slide 7
CHAPTER 15
Central Europe
Section 1: Germany
Section 2: The Alpine Countries
Section 3: Poland and the Baltics
Section 4: The Czech Republic,
Slovakia, and Hungary
SECTION 1
Germany
Question:
What historic events have
led to Germany’s
unification?
SECTION 1
Germany
Germany’s Road to Unification
Germanic
tribes fight
against the
Roman
Empire.
Holy Roman
Empire and
Hanseatic
League control
German lands.
Charlemagne
begins
German
Unification.
Germany is
divided after
World War II.
Prussia
unites
northern and
southern
Germany.
Germany
reunites after
the fall of
communism.
SECTION 2
The Alpine Countries
Question:
How do the histories,
cultures, governments, and
economies of Austria and
Switzerland compare?
SECTION 2
The Alpine Countries
Austria
• formerly an empire
ruled by Habsburgs,
who controlled much
of Europe
• occupied by
Germany during
World War II, by
Allies after war
• democratic republic
• member of the EU
Switzerland
• located in
Alps,
mountainous
terrain
• German language
and cultural
influence
• Roman Catholicism
common
• diverse economies,
foreign operations,
manufacturing,
tourism
• independent since
1600s
• confederation of 26
cantons
• politically neutral
• has not joined EU or
NATO
• French, Italian,
Romansh languages
common
• Protestantism
common
SECTION 3
Poland and the Baltics
Question:
What important events have
occurred in the history of
Poland and the Baltics?
SECTION 3
Poland and the Baltics
Poland and the Baltics
1700
1700s to 1800s
Poland occupied
by Russia,
Prussia, and
Austria; Baltics
occupied by
Russia.
1900
1910s
Poland and Baltics
become independent
after World War I.
1950
1940s
The Soviet
Union
occupies
Poland.
1990
1980s
Poland breaks
away from
communism.
2000
1991
Baltic countries
become
independent.
SECTION 4
The Czech Republic, Slovakia,
and Hungary
Question:
How has Hungary’s
government and economy
changed since the fall of
communism?
SECTION 4
The Czech Republic, Slovakia,
and Hungary
Hungary since the Fall of Communism
Most businesses
are now privately
owned.
New industries,
foreign
investment, and
tourists have been
attracted to
country.
Improvements
have been made
in rural water
and sewage
services.
CHAPTER 15
Chapter Wrap-Up
1. How did World Wars I and II shape the history
of Germany?
2. What problems has eastern Germany faced since
reunification?
3. Why have many American and Western
European companies chosen Austria as a base
for their European operations?
4. Why is loess important to Poland’s economy?
5. How does Hungary’s language differ from the
languages of neighboring countries?
Slide 8
CHAPTER 15
Central Europe
Section 1: Germany
Section 2: The Alpine Countries
Section 3: Poland and the Baltics
Section 4: The Czech Republic,
Slovakia, and Hungary
SECTION 1
Germany
Question:
What historic events have
led to Germany’s
unification?
SECTION 1
Germany
Germany’s Road to Unification
Germanic
tribes fight
against the
Roman
Empire.
Holy Roman
Empire and
Hanseatic
League control
German lands.
Charlemagne
begins
German
Unification.
Germany is
divided after
World War II.
Prussia
unites
northern and
southern
Germany.
Germany
reunites after
the fall of
communism.
SECTION 2
The Alpine Countries
Question:
How do the histories,
cultures, governments, and
economies of Austria and
Switzerland compare?
SECTION 2
The Alpine Countries
Austria
• formerly an empire
ruled by Habsburgs,
who controlled much
of Europe
• occupied by
Germany during
World War II, by
Allies after war
• democratic republic
• member of the EU
Switzerland
• located in
Alps,
mountainous
terrain
• German language
and cultural
influence
• Roman Catholicism
common
• diverse economies,
foreign operations,
manufacturing,
tourism
• independent since
1600s
• confederation of 26
cantons
• politically neutral
• has not joined EU or
NATO
• French, Italian,
Romansh languages
common
• Protestantism
common
SECTION 3
Poland and the Baltics
Question:
What important events have
occurred in the history of
Poland and the Baltics?
SECTION 3
Poland and the Baltics
Poland and the Baltics
1700
1700s to 1800s
Poland occupied
by Russia,
Prussia, and
Austria; Baltics
occupied by
Russia.
1900
1910s
Poland and Baltics
become independent
after World War I.
1950
1940s
The Soviet
Union
occupies
Poland.
1990
1980s
Poland breaks
away from
communism.
2000
1991
Baltic countries
become
independent.
SECTION 4
The Czech Republic, Slovakia,
and Hungary
Question:
How has Hungary’s
government and economy
changed since the fall of
communism?
SECTION 4
The Czech Republic, Slovakia,
and Hungary
Hungary since the Fall of Communism
Most businesses
are now privately
owned.
New industries,
foreign
investment, and
tourists have been
attracted to
country.
Improvements
have been made
in rural water
and sewage
services.
CHAPTER 15
Chapter Wrap-Up
1. How did World Wars I and II shape the history
of Germany?
2. What problems has eastern Germany faced since
reunification?
3. Why have many American and Western
European companies chosen Austria as a base
for their European operations?
4. Why is loess important to Poland’s economy?
5. How does Hungary’s language differ from the
languages of neighboring countries?
Slide 9
CHAPTER 15
Central Europe
Section 1: Germany
Section 2: The Alpine Countries
Section 3: Poland and the Baltics
Section 4: The Czech Republic,
Slovakia, and Hungary
SECTION 1
Germany
Question:
What historic events have
led to Germany’s
unification?
SECTION 1
Germany
Germany’s Road to Unification
Germanic
tribes fight
against the
Roman
Empire.
Holy Roman
Empire and
Hanseatic
League control
German lands.
Charlemagne
begins
German
Unification.
Germany is
divided after
World War II.
Prussia
unites
northern and
southern
Germany.
Germany
reunites after
the fall of
communism.
SECTION 2
The Alpine Countries
Question:
How do the histories,
cultures, governments, and
economies of Austria and
Switzerland compare?
SECTION 2
The Alpine Countries
Austria
• formerly an empire
ruled by Habsburgs,
who controlled much
of Europe
• occupied by
Germany during
World War II, by
Allies after war
• democratic republic
• member of the EU
Switzerland
• located in
Alps,
mountainous
terrain
• German language
and cultural
influence
• Roman Catholicism
common
• diverse economies,
foreign operations,
manufacturing,
tourism
• independent since
1600s
• confederation of 26
cantons
• politically neutral
• has not joined EU or
NATO
• French, Italian,
Romansh languages
common
• Protestantism
common
SECTION 3
Poland and the Baltics
Question:
What important events have
occurred in the history of
Poland and the Baltics?
SECTION 3
Poland and the Baltics
Poland and the Baltics
1700
1700s to 1800s
Poland occupied
by Russia,
Prussia, and
Austria; Baltics
occupied by
Russia.
1900
1910s
Poland and Baltics
become independent
after World War I.
1950
1940s
The Soviet
Union
occupies
Poland.
1990
1980s
Poland breaks
away from
communism.
2000
1991
Baltic countries
become
independent.
SECTION 4
The Czech Republic, Slovakia,
and Hungary
Question:
How has Hungary’s
government and economy
changed since the fall of
communism?
SECTION 4
The Czech Republic, Slovakia,
and Hungary
Hungary since the Fall of Communism
Most businesses
are now privately
owned.
New industries,
foreign
investment, and
tourists have been
attracted to
country.
Improvements
have been made
in rural water
and sewage
services.
CHAPTER 15
Chapter Wrap-Up
1. How did World Wars I and II shape the history
of Germany?
2. What problems has eastern Germany faced since
reunification?
3. Why have many American and Western
European companies chosen Austria as a base
for their European operations?
4. Why is loess important to Poland’s economy?
5. How does Hungary’s language differ from the
languages of neighboring countries?
Slide 10
CHAPTER 15
Central Europe
Section 1: Germany
Section 2: The Alpine Countries
Section 3: Poland and the Baltics
Section 4: The Czech Republic,
Slovakia, and Hungary
SECTION 1
Germany
Question:
What historic events have
led to Germany’s
unification?
SECTION 1
Germany
Germany’s Road to Unification
Germanic
tribes fight
against the
Roman
Empire.
Holy Roman
Empire and
Hanseatic
League control
German lands.
Charlemagne
begins
German
Unification.
Germany is
divided after
World War II.
Prussia
unites
northern and
southern
Germany.
Germany
reunites after
the fall of
communism.
SECTION 2
The Alpine Countries
Question:
How do the histories,
cultures, governments, and
economies of Austria and
Switzerland compare?
SECTION 2
The Alpine Countries
Austria
• formerly an empire
ruled by Habsburgs,
who controlled much
of Europe
• occupied by
Germany during
World War II, by
Allies after war
• democratic republic
• member of the EU
Switzerland
• located in
Alps,
mountainous
terrain
• German language
and cultural
influence
• Roman Catholicism
common
• diverse economies,
foreign operations,
manufacturing,
tourism
• independent since
1600s
• confederation of 26
cantons
• politically neutral
• has not joined EU or
NATO
• French, Italian,
Romansh languages
common
• Protestantism
common
SECTION 3
Poland and the Baltics
Question:
What important events have
occurred in the history of
Poland and the Baltics?
SECTION 3
Poland and the Baltics
Poland and the Baltics
1700
1700s to 1800s
Poland occupied
by Russia,
Prussia, and
Austria; Baltics
occupied by
Russia.
1900
1910s
Poland and Baltics
become independent
after World War I.
1950
1940s
The Soviet
Union
occupies
Poland.
1990
1980s
Poland breaks
away from
communism.
2000
1991
Baltic countries
become
independent.
SECTION 4
The Czech Republic, Slovakia,
and Hungary
Question:
How has Hungary’s
government and economy
changed since the fall of
communism?
SECTION 4
The Czech Republic, Slovakia,
and Hungary
Hungary since the Fall of Communism
Most businesses
are now privately
owned.
New industries,
foreign
investment, and
tourists have been
attracted to
country.
Improvements
have been made
in rural water
and sewage
services.
CHAPTER 15
Chapter Wrap-Up
1. How did World Wars I and II shape the history
of Germany?
2. What problems has eastern Germany faced since
reunification?
3. Why have many American and Western
European companies chosen Austria as a base
for their European operations?
4. Why is loess important to Poland’s economy?
5. How does Hungary’s language differ from the
languages of neighboring countries?