Central Western Europe
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CENTRAL WESTERN EUROPE
France, Germany, Austria, Switzerland & the Benelux Countries
(Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands)
LESSON OBJECTIVES Explain France’s history, economic
characteristics, and culture. List and describe various historical landmarks and
attractions throughout Paris. Describe characteristics of the Benelux countries. Explain the Protestant Reformation and WWI. Explain the who, what, when, why, and impacts of
WWII. Explain the creation and the fall of the Berlin Wall. Formulate a conflict and demonstrate
Switzerland’s policy of neutrality. Identify the countries of Western Europe.
HistoryFormerly known as Gaul- Roman EmpireDominated by the Franks
Charlemagne- Holy Roman EmpireMonarchy
Ended during the French RevolutionNapoleon Bonaparte
Government Type: Republic
FRANCE
Economic RegionsNorth-
Southwest-
Mediterranean-
East-
FRENCH CULTURE Strong sense of identity!
Language Intellectual and artistic
achievements René Descartes Jean-Paul Sartre Voltaire Claude Monet Pierre Auguste Renoir
How do the French greet each other?
BENELUX COUNTRIES Called the Benelux Countries because of the first two letters of their names
Also known as the Low Countries
BelgiumFormerly under the control of the
NetherlandsCapital- BrusselsFamous for…
NetherlandsThe Netherlands are ‘lying
low’Land Reclamation- Polders27% of land lies below sea-level
Role of RotterdamHolland
LuxembourgSmaller than the state of Rhode IslandOne of the highest standards of living in
EuropeVery, very wealthy!
One of the founders of the European Union!
GERMANY- DEUTSCHLAND History
Protestant ReformationWWIWWII (see Episodic Summary)Berlin Wall
East and West Germany
Berlin- Capital
Germany is Europe’s leading industrial nation
THE AUTOBAHN Germany’s highway system
7,580 miles of highway No speed limit! (except for some vehicles)
Recommended speed limit: 81 mph!
CAR COMPANIES BMW Volkswagen Mercedes Porsche
AUSTRIA Austro-Hungarian Empire
Following WWI, empire collapsed
Capital: Vienna
Location for the filming of Sound of Music Set just prior to WWII
SWITZERLANDPhysical Characteristics
Swiss AlpsTourism!
Economic CharacteristicsSkilled Labor ProductsDevelopment of New MedicinesSwiss Bank AccountsNot a Member of the EU?
Why?
SWISS NEUTRALITY1515- Last war that the Swiss fought
Why do the Swiss want to be neutral? History and Tradition International Situation Law of Neutrality
Geneva War Convention Rules of War