7th Grade Social Studies: Eastern Hemisphere

European History DBQ

Author:

- Who created the source?

- What do you know about the author?

- What is their point of view?

Place and Time:

- Where and when was the source produced?

- How might this affect the meaning of the source?

Prior Knowledge:

- What do you already know that would further your understanding of this source?

Audience:

- For who was the source created?

- Does this affect the reliability of the source?

Reason:

- Why was this source produced at the time it was produced?

The Main Idea:

- What is the source trying to convey?

Significance:

- Why is this source important?

- Does it effectively address the question: “so what?”

Enrichment:

U2: DBQ note sheet

Note sheet to be completed during the DBQ.

The Middle Ages

Changes in Thinking

Setting the Stage for Conflict

The Great War (WWI)

Interwar Years & WWII

ISN Rubric

Europe - Modern HistoryFor the past seventy-five-odd years, Europe has largely been at peace. But for much of its history, Europe was at war with itself. Borders shifted as empires rose and fell. For example, since 1461, Sarajevo has been part of nine different empires, kingdoms, states, and countries. Epic campaigns fought over religion, territory, and political power—like the Hundred Years’ War, Thirty Years’ War, and Napoleonic Wars—wiped out huge portions of the population.

Europe - EconomicsAs in other regions, certain European countries belong to an economic or customs union—a “single market”—that makes trade between its members seamless. Unique to Europe, however, is the eurozone, a monetary union in which all members use the same currency. The eurozone is contained within the European Union (EU); most, but not all, EU members use the euro. The eurozone functioned well initially but faced deep challenges after the 2008 financial crisis, when countries were left with limited tools to fix their own economic problems.

Europe - People and SocietyEurope has a reputation for its high living standards, given its wealth, promotion of human rights, commitment to social spending, and democratic institutions. On average, European Union (EU) residents earn more than three times the global average. Most countries in Europe have universal health coverage, which has helped increase the average life expectancy. And European women experience high levels of gender equality. The region also boasts literacy rates well above the global average and has a long history of providing public education.

Europe - U.S. Foreign PolicyIn his 1796 farewell address, President George Washington cautioned the United States to steer clear of foreign entanglements. Until the twentieth century, U.S. policymakers mostly honored this advice, staying out of Europe’s conflicts both on the continent and in its colonies around the world. Even after joining World War I and decisively turning the tide, the United States bolted back across the Atlantic soon after a peace agreement was signed. But that tendency changed with World War II, the largest mobilization of U.S. military service members in the country’s history.

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