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Ancient Greece and Rome were located in Europe. The Medieval unit we covered was also located in Europe. Europe is a continent. It is the second smallest continent. Look at the map on the back wall - it is aqua or teal in color.
Ancient Greece and Rome were located in Europe. The Medieval unit we covered was also located in Europe. Europe is a continent. It is the second smallest continent. Look at the map on the back wall - it is aqua or teal in color.
Today, there are over 48 countries in Europe. Many of them are the size of U.S. states or smaller so you could travel through many in one day. However, each are unique and independent of each other.
Today, there are over 48 countries in Europe. Many of them are the size of U.S. states or smaller so you could travel through many in one day. However, each are unique and independent of each other.
Some you might have heard of like: France, England, Germany, Italy, and Spain. These are popular countries for tourists to visit. You may have also heard of famous landmarks like: the Eiffel Tower, Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, or the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Some countries you may have never heard of like: Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Croatia, and Slovenia. We will label some of the countries in Europe on our map.
Some you might have heard of like: France, England, Germany, Italy, and Spain. These are popular countries for tourists to visit. You may have also heard of famous landmarks like: the Eiffel Tower, Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, or the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Some countries you may have never heard of like: Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Croatia, and Slovenia. We will label some of the countries in Europe on our map.
The lifestyle of the people in Europe are similar in many ways to ours. They have great access to technology and education. Healthcare is good so they have a long life expectancy. Many people in the U.S. came to America from a European country during the late 1700's and early 1800's. Many families in Kansas can trace their ancestors to countries like Germany, Sweden, Scotland, England, and Ireland. In fact, the first original colonies of America were formed by people who traveled from Europe. Since the United States was once a colony of England, we share many culture traits. For example, we speak English and Christianity is the most popular religion for both of us.
The lifestyle of the people in Europe are similar in many ways to ours. They have great access to technology and education. Healthcare is good so they have a long life expectancy. Many people in the U.S. came to America from a European country during the late 1700's and early 1800's. Many families in Kansas can trace their ancestors to countries like Germany, Sweden, Scotland, England, and Ireland. In fact, the first original colonies of America were formed by people who traveled from Europe. Since the United States was once a colony of England, we share many culture traits. For example, we speak English and Christianity is the most popular religion for both of us.
However, there are differences in England and many of the other European countries compared to the United States. Such as, soccer is a much more popular sport in Europe than it is here. They call it "football", but to us it is soccer. Many do not understand the love Americans have for our type of football. Also, taxes are much higher in many European countries. This is because many countries provide more "free" things for the citizens living there. People can expect to see a doctor for free or little charge. Workers usually get 4 - 6 weeks of paid vacation every year. And, new parents might even get help to pay for daycare. However, all those extras come at a cost. That cost is higher taxes.
However, there are differences in England and many of the other European countries compared to the United States. Such as, soccer is a much more popular sport in Europe than it is here. They call it "football", but to us it is soccer. Many do not understand the love Americans have for our type of football. Also, taxes are much higher in many European countries. This is because many countries provide more "free" things for the citizens living there. People can expect to see a doctor for free or little charge. Workers usually get 4 - 6 weeks of paid vacation every year. And, new parents might even get help to pay for daycare. However, all those extras come at a cost. That cost is higher taxes.
The price of gasoline is one example. They pay much, much higher gas prices per gallon than we do. Therefore, lots of Europeans rely only on public transportation and do not drive very often. Countries like Germany, France, Italy, and England have amazing trains and subways that people can ride for a lower price than driving. England even has something called the "Chunnel." This is an underground train that goes through the English Channel to connect England to France. Some countries in Europe also have a higher sales tax which helps pay for some of these benefits.
The price of gasoline is one example. They pay much, much higher gas prices per gallon than we do. Therefore, lots of Europeans rely only on public transportation and do not drive very often. Countries like Germany, France, Italy, and England have amazing trains and subways that people can ride for a lower price than driving. England even has something called the "Chunnel." This is an underground train that goes through the English Channel to connect England to France. Some countries in Europe also have a higher sales tax which helps pay for some of these benefits.
There are many countries that were once controlled by Russia and are not quite as well off as others. These are located in Eastern Europe. They have worked really hard in the last 30 years to build a better future and economy in their countries.
There are many countries that were once controlled by Russia and are not quite as well off as others. These are located in Eastern Europe. They have worked really hard in the last 30 years to build a better future and economy in their countries.
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