Modern European History Essential Questions:  2006-07

1.  How does European history reflect the political, economic, religious, social, artistic, and intellectual changes of Western civilization?

2.  How did the development of the modern European state from feudalism to monarchy to "democracy", impact the current World Order, and what role does Europe play in that World Order?

3.  How has international conflicts affected the balance of power in Europe throughout the modern era?

4.  How has nationalism been both a unifying and dividing force throughout European history?

5.  How did the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment impact Europe intellectually, socially, politically and religiously?

6.  What role has military conflict played in European History?  What did it change from religous-dynastic to terrtorial goals?

7.  How has religion played a role in the formation of the current European state?

8.  How has the European geography impacted the development of the various European societies?

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