1. Greeks have experienced anger for millennia due to repeated foreign occupations and meddling in their political affairs. Currently, Greeks are angry about austerity measures imposed by Germany and the European Union that have caused widespread economic problems.
2. Historical roots of Greek anger include power struggles between city-states, loss of self-determination under Ottoman rule, Nazi occupation in WWII, and recent foreign pressure to change domestic policies. Greeks see current German dominance over EU institutions like the ECB as unwanted meddling.
3. The document provides historical context on Greece from independence in 1827 through the 1970s. This included struggles between royalists and republicans, the devastating Nazi occupation, a civil war supported by Britain
The document compares the Great Depression in America to other nations. It discusses how the economic recession that began in the late 1920s impacted every country in the world. As the largest economy, when the US crashed in October 1929 it caused other economies to collapse as well. Confident leaders like FDR and Hitler gained popularity by offering solutions to those in poverty, even if their economic programs were experimental and lacked proven results. The New Deal and early Nazi economic policies are compared for using similar approaches such as government work programs, youth camps, deficit spending, and farm subsidies.
- At the start of World War I in 1914, European powers dominated global affairs politically and economically through colonial rule over large parts of Asia, Africa, the Americas, and the Pacific.
- This dominance was the outcome of political revolutions, industrialization, and powerful imperial expansion between 1750-1914 that gave European nations large empires and colonies.
- World War I began as a conflict between European powers over colonial disputes and nationalist aspirations, but drew in colonies and dependencies of European empires, turning the war truly global in scope. By 1918, the economic and political primacy of European powers was exhausted.
1. After the Bolshevik revolution, the Soviet Union was led by a series of dictators including Lenin and Stalin who established totalitarian rule.
2. The early Soviet economy collapsed under war communism, leading to famine, so Lenin implemented the New Economic Policy which allowed some private enterprise and increased agricultural output.
3. Stalin emerged as the Soviet leader after Lenin's death and imposed harsh centralized control through five-year plans, collectivization of agriculture, terror and mass executions in purges, establishing the Soviet Union as a brutal dictatorship.
The document discusses the causes and global impacts of the Great Depression in the early 20th century. It notes that the US economy was hit harder than most other countries due to its wealth in the 1920s. Major factors that deepened and prolonged the crisis included war debts from WWI, agricultural overproduction, and nationalist economic policies. The Depression bottomed out in 1933, with high unemployment in the US and Germany. Both Roosevelt and Hitler rose to power in 1933 and experimented with unprecedented government initiatives to stimulate their economies, though their approaches differed over time.
Degrelle, leon how hitler consolidated power in germany and launched a soci...RareBooksnRecords
Hitler took power in Germany in January 1933 amidst a national crisis. The country was bankrupt after years of unstable democratic governments failed to address widespread unemployment, poverty and economic collapse following World War 1 and the Treaty of Versailles. Over 20 million Germans lived in poverty, factories were closed, birth rates had plummeted, and the government was paralyzed by infighting. Hitler and the Nazis promised to restore order and prosperity to Germany in this desperate situation.
Between 1889 and 1930, Brazil experienced significant political and economic instability due to its total dependency on coffee exports. The Great Depression had a major impact on Brazil's economy, with coffee prices falling and external debt reaching 1.3 billion. In 1930, Getulio Vargas came to power through a bloodless coup, establishing an authoritarian regime called the Estado Novo and prioritizing industrialization. Vargas ruled as a dictator from 1937 to 1945, repressing opposition and censorship. Though Brazil declared war on Germany in 1942, Vargas ensured the US had control over the military to focus on industrial growth aided by US investment during World War 2.
1. Greeks have experienced anger for millennia due to repeated foreign occupations and meddling in their political affairs. Currently, Greeks are angry about austerity measures imposed by Germany and the European Union that have caused widespread economic problems.
2. Historical roots of Greek anger include power struggles between city-states, loss of self-determination under Ottoman rule, Nazi occupation in WWII, and recent foreign pressure to change domestic policies. Greeks see current German dominance over EU institutions like the ECB as unwanted meddling.
3. The document provides historical context on Greece from independence in 1827 through the 1970s. This included struggles between royalists and republicans, the devastating Nazi occupation, a civil war supported by Britain
The document compares the Great Depression in America to other nations. It discusses how the economic recession that began in the late 1920s impacted every country in the world. As the largest economy, when the US crashed in October 1929 it caused other economies to collapse as well. Confident leaders like FDR and Hitler gained popularity by offering solutions to those in poverty, even if their economic programs were experimental and lacked proven results. The New Deal and early Nazi economic policies are compared for using similar approaches such as government work programs, youth camps, deficit spending, and farm subsidies.
- At the start of World War I in 1914, European powers dominated global affairs politically and economically through colonial rule over large parts of Asia, Africa, the Americas, and the Pacific.
- This dominance was the outcome of political revolutions, industrialization, and powerful imperial expansion between 1750-1914 that gave European nations large empires and colonies.
- World War I began as a conflict between European powers over colonial disputes and nationalist aspirations, but drew in colonies and dependencies of European empires, turning the war truly global in scope. By 1918, the economic and political primacy of European powers was exhausted.
1. After the Bolshevik revolution, the Soviet Union was led by a series of dictators including Lenin and Stalin who established totalitarian rule.
2. The early Soviet economy collapsed under war communism, leading to famine, so Lenin implemented the New Economic Policy which allowed some private enterprise and increased agricultural output.
3. Stalin emerged as the Soviet leader after Lenin's death and imposed harsh centralized control through five-year plans, collectivization of agriculture, terror and mass executions in purges, establishing the Soviet Union as a brutal dictatorship.
The document discusses the causes and global impacts of the Great Depression in the early 20th century. It notes that the US economy was hit harder than most other countries due to its wealth in the 1920s. Major factors that deepened and prolonged the crisis included war debts from WWI, agricultural overproduction, and nationalist economic policies. The Depression bottomed out in 1933, with high unemployment in the US and Germany. Both Roosevelt and Hitler rose to power in 1933 and experimented with unprecedented government initiatives to stimulate their economies, though their approaches differed over time.
Degrelle, leon how hitler consolidated power in germany and launched a soci...RareBooksnRecords
Hitler took power in Germany in January 1933 amidst a national crisis. The country was bankrupt after years of unstable democratic governments failed to address widespread unemployment, poverty and economic collapse following World War 1 and the Treaty of Versailles. Over 20 million Germans lived in poverty, factories were closed, birth rates had plummeted, and the government was paralyzed by infighting. Hitler and the Nazis promised to restore order and prosperity to Germany in this desperate situation.
Between 1889 and 1930, Brazil experienced significant political and economic instability due to its total dependency on coffee exports. The Great Depression had a major impact on Brazil's economy, with coffee prices falling and external debt reaching 1.3 billion. In 1930, Getulio Vargas came to power through a bloodless coup, establishing an authoritarian regime called the Estado Novo and prioritizing industrialization. Vargas ruled as a dictator from 1937 to 1945, repressing opposition and censorship. Though Brazil declared war on Germany in 1942, Vargas ensured the US had control over the military to focus on industrial growth aided by US investment during World War 2.
The document summarizes postwar America from 1945-1960. It describes the rapid economic growth and increased consumerism during this period. However, lingering problems remained such as agricultural overproduction and declining older industrial areas. Suburbia grew rapidly and was inhabited by the middle class, though critics argued suburban culture promoted conformity. The civil rights movement also gained momentum during this time, challenging racial segregation laws through protests and court cases. By 1960, Americans were more optimistic economically but continued to grapple with issues of racial injustice.
Comparative history assignmet 6 history 141Desireeh21
1) The 1920s saw major cultural changes in both the US and France fueled by postwar prosperity and new attitudes. In the US, movies played a key role in challenging traditional values through their fantasy worlds.
2) Jazz originated from African American musical traditions and spread to American cities through migration. While gaining slow acceptance due to its racial origins, white orchestras later popularized jazz.
3) The cultural exchange between the US and France in the 1920s, particularly around jazz in Paris, represented a larger transatlantic shift as both societies embraced new pleasures and challenged conventional ways.
The document provides background information on the creation of a centrally planned economy in the Soviet Union under Lenin and Stalin between 1917-1928. It discusses the transition from the New Economic Policy (NEP) in the 1920s which allowed some private enterprise, to collectivization of agriculture and rapid industrialization under the first five-year plan beginning in 1928. This resulted in forced collectivization of agriculture and high human and economic costs but helped the Soviet Union develop an industrial base.
1) Stalin rose to power in the Soviet Union and instituted a series of brutal Five-Year Plans to rapidly industrialize the Soviet economy through centralized control, collectivization of agriculture, and suppression of opposition.
2) The Great Depression devastated global economies in the 1930s and contributed to the rise of fascist regimes in Germany under Hitler and Italy under Mussolini.
3) In the late 1930s, Germany and Italy aggressively expanded their territories through military force, meeting little resistance from Western democracies seeking to appease them, until Germany invaded Poland in 1939 and World War II began in Europe.
The Great Depression was a severe worldwide economic depression that began in 1929 and lasted until about 1939. It was the longest and most severe depression of the 20th century. The document lists several key causes of the Great Depression including the aftermath of World War I which left many European nations in large amounts of debt, as well as the stock market crash of 1929 in the United States where stock values plummeted. The effects of the Great Depression were felt worldwide and included high unemployment, poverty, homelessness, and a decline in production and economic activity across many nations such as Germany, England, France, and Sweden. The Depression had significant political impacts as well, contributing to the rise of Adolf Hitler in Germany.
Italy faced economic and political instability following WWI. Benito Mussolini rose to power in this chaotic environment, establishing a fascist dictatorship by 1925. He centralized power and banned opposition parties. While some initiatives like land reclamation and infrastructure projects succeeded, Italy struggled economically. Pursuing imperial ambitions, Mussolini allied with Hitler, dragging Italy into WWII which proved disastrous and led to his overthrow in 1943.
The document summarizes the origins and causes of the Great Depression in the United States from 1929-1933. It describes how the stock market crash led to a steep decline in manufacturing output, prices, and GDP. Unemployment rose dramatically to around 25% as one-third of the workforce had reduced hours or pay. The banking system also collapsed as there was no deposit insurance and thousands of banks closed. The New Deal policies under President Franklin Roosevelt aimed to provide relief, reform, and recovery through new programs and increased government intervention in the economy from 1933-1938.
Joseph Stalin rose to power in the Soviet Union after eliminating political rivals. He then implemented a series of ambitious Five-Year Plans between 1928-1949 to rapidly industrialize the Soviet economy through centralized state control, increasing the power of the Communist Party domestically and internationally. The plans succeeded in industrializing the Soviet Union, but also led to major environmental changes similar to those experienced during industrialization in Western nations.
Developmental Issues as identified in Italian Neo-realist cinemaNamrata Bhatnagar
1. The document analyzes Italian neo-realist films The Bicycle Thief and Umberto D, which depict the poverty and unemployment in Italy following World War 2.
2. It discusses how the Marshall Plan provided aid to Italy but the government initially focused funds on trade deficits rather than public works, leading to jobless growth for many years.
3. Overall economic growth rates increased but this did not immediately translate to higher living standards for most citizens, as shown by the films' portrayals of ongoing poverty. The development benefits of growth were slow to trickle down to average Italians.
War Communism was an economic policy implemented in Soviet Russia from 1918 to 1921 during the Russian Civil War. It involved the nationalization of industry, requisitioning of agricultural surplus, and a state monopoly on distribution. This aimed to supply the Red Army and bolster socialism. However, it severely damaged the economy through hyperinflation, widespread famine, and unrest. Peasants withheld food and workers fled cities. The Kronstadt rebellion prompted the New Economic Policy, signaling War Communism's failure to bring stability and feed the population.
The document provides an overview of major events and policies in Russia from 1917 to 1924, including the Bolshevik seizure of power, the Russian Civil War, Lenin's leadership and establishment of communist rule, and his death in 1924. Some key points include the Bolsheviks banning private land ownership in 1917, signing a peace treaty to exit WWI in 1918, introducing war communism from 1918-1921, and enacting the New Economic Policy from 1921-1924 to help the struggling economy after civil war and famine. The document also outlines Lenin's accomplishments in power and arguments for both his success and failure in implementing Marxist ideology and establishing a socialist government in Russia.
The document outlines the collapse and recovery of Europe from 1914 to the 1970s. It discusses the causes and outcomes of World War I and World War II, including the rise of fascism in Germany and Italy. Key events included the Treaty of Versailles which contributed to WWII, the Great Depression, and appeasement policies that failed to prevent war. WWII was more destructive than WWI and had global impacts. The document also notes factors like the Marshall Plan and policies of the United States that aided the quick recovery of Europe following WWII.
Stalin enforced collectivization in the 1930s to transform traditional agriculture and reduce the power of wealthy landowners known as kulaks. This involved forcing peasants to join large collective farms, causing widespread resistance as peasants destroyed their farms and killed livestock. Collectivization led to famine and millions of deaths, but did modernize and mechanize Soviet agriculture. The Five Year Plans rapidly industrialized Russia through focus on heavy industry and use of forced labor, but living standards declined and later plans faced challenges meeting production goals due to shortages and war. Overall, the Russian people suffered enormous hardships and loss of life from Stalin's policies of forced collectivization and rapid industrialization.
The Great Depression affected most of the world in the 1930s. In both the US and Germany, around 15 million were unemployed. Both Franklin Roosevelt and Adolf Hitler rose to power in 1933 seeking to address unemployment. Roosevelt introduced the New Deal, establishing programs to put millions back to work through public works projects. Similarly, Hitler established public works programs and subsidized companies that hired new workers. However, the Nazi regime soon began militarizing the economy and strictly controlling industries to prepare for war, while Roosevelt's New Deal aimed to help workers and regulate industries without total government control. While the initial responses to the economic crisis shared some similarities, the goals of the two leaders and their governments ultimately diverged greatly.
WWI: The collapse and recovery of europeColleen Skadl
1) World War 1 led to immense destruction and loss of life in Europe and marked the end of European dominance.
2) The Great Depression in the 1930s had global economic and political impacts, including strengthening militaristic nationalism in Japan which led to the invasion of Manchuria.
3) The Armenian Genocide of 1915-1923 killed over 1 million Armenians in the Ottoman Empire and remains a controversial issue denied by Turkey to this day.
Industrial and agricultural problems of the nepdesmondtwsa
The document discusses the New Economic Policy (NEP) implemented in the Soviet Union in the 1920s as an emergency measure to rescue the struggling economy. The NEP allowed some private enterprise in agriculture and small-scale industry while larger enterprises remained state-controlled. However, the NEP faced criticism from more ideologically driven Communists as it permitted profit-seeking and economic inequality, and it did not fully revive industrial production or resolve issues in the agricultural sector.
The document discusses several topics related to international relations from the end of the Cold War to the War on Terror. It summarizes the effects of the Cold War ending, the rise of US primacy and globalization in the post-Cold War era. It also discusses challenges faced by Europe and Russia during this period, as well as trends in East Asia. The document then examines concepts of "haves and have-nots" and increasing inequality between wealthy and poor nations. Finally, it analyzes the 9/11 terrorist attacks and the US response in the War on Terror, including the invasion of Iraq.
The document discusses several topics related to international relations from the end of the Cold War to the War on Terror. It summarizes the effects of the Cold War ending, the rise of US primacy and globalization in the post-Cold War era. It also discusses challenges faced by Europe and Russia during this period, as well as trends in East Asia. The document then examines concepts of "haves and have-nots" and increasing inequality between wealthy and poor nations. Finally, it analyzes the 9/11 terrorist attacks and the US response in the War on Terror, including the invasion of Iraq.
After WWI, Germany faced several major problems. It was unhappy with the Treaty of Versailles which imposed heavy reparations, took land, and reduced the military. The League of Nations was too weak to effectively address issues without US support. High inflation hit as the mark became worthless and workers went on strike. The Dawes Plan provided loans to rebuild but the Great Depression caused economic turmoil across Europe. Farm prices fell, US investors withdrew funds, production declined, and unemployment rose sharply. Many governments ignored economist John Maynard Keynes' argument that public works projects could boost demand and reduce unemployment. During this unstable period, totalitarian dictators rose to power in Germany under Hitler and in Italy under Mussolini by glorifying state power
This document provides a US history timeline from 1850-1910 that highlights several important events, people, and developments. It summarizes the Bessemer Process for cheap steel production in 1859, the Homestead Act of 1862, the Transcontinental Railroad completion in 1869, and John D. Rockefeller founding Standard Oil in 1870. It also mentions Jacob Riis exposing NYC poverty in 1870, Alexander Graham Bell's telephone invention in 1876, and Sitting Bull surrendering to the federal government in 1881.
This document discusses moving towards a more sustainable and equitable society. It outlines how economics currently shapes society in ways that prioritize greed and short-term gain over community and long-term well-being. Alternative measures like Gross National Happiness are presented that value health, education and environmental protection over just GDP. The document proposes a vision for a new society that is energy secure, uses sustainable systems, protects nature, fosters education and strategic planning, encourages individual and corporate responsibility, and rebuilds trust and community.
The document summarizes postwar America from 1945-1960. It describes the rapid economic growth and increased consumerism during this period. However, lingering problems remained such as agricultural overproduction and declining older industrial areas. Suburbia grew rapidly and was inhabited by the middle class, though critics argued suburban culture promoted conformity. The civil rights movement also gained momentum during this time, challenging racial segregation laws through protests and court cases. By 1960, Americans were more optimistic economically but continued to grapple with issues of racial injustice.
Comparative history assignmet 6 history 141Desireeh21
1) The 1920s saw major cultural changes in both the US and France fueled by postwar prosperity and new attitudes. In the US, movies played a key role in challenging traditional values through their fantasy worlds.
2) Jazz originated from African American musical traditions and spread to American cities through migration. While gaining slow acceptance due to its racial origins, white orchestras later popularized jazz.
3) The cultural exchange between the US and France in the 1920s, particularly around jazz in Paris, represented a larger transatlantic shift as both societies embraced new pleasures and challenged conventional ways.
The document provides background information on the creation of a centrally planned economy in the Soviet Union under Lenin and Stalin between 1917-1928. It discusses the transition from the New Economic Policy (NEP) in the 1920s which allowed some private enterprise, to collectivization of agriculture and rapid industrialization under the first five-year plan beginning in 1928. This resulted in forced collectivization of agriculture and high human and economic costs but helped the Soviet Union develop an industrial base.
1) Stalin rose to power in the Soviet Union and instituted a series of brutal Five-Year Plans to rapidly industrialize the Soviet economy through centralized control, collectivization of agriculture, and suppression of opposition.
2) The Great Depression devastated global economies in the 1930s and contributed to the rise of fascist regimes in Germany under Hitler and Italy under Mussolini.
3) In the late 1930s, Germany and Italy aggressively expanded their territories through military force, meeting little resistance from Western democracies seeking to appease them, until Germany invaded Poland in 1939 and World War II began in Europe.
The Great Depression was a severe worldwide economic depression that began in 1929 and lasted until about 1939. It was the longest and most severe depression of the 20th century. The document lists several key causes of the Great Depression including the aftermath of World War I which left many European nations in large amounts of debt, as well as the stock market crash of 1929 in the United States where stock values plummeted. The effects of the Great Depression were felt worldwide and included high unemployment, poverty, homelessness, and a decline in production and economic activity across many nations such as Germany, England, France, and Sweden. The Depression had significant political impacts as well, contributing to the rise of Adolf Hitler in Germany.
Italy faced economic and political instability following WWI. Benito Mussolini rose to power in this chaotic environment, establishing a fascist dictatorship by 1925. He centralized power and banned opposition parties. While some initiatives like land reclamation and infrastructure projects succeeded, Italy struggled economically. Pursuing imperial ambitions, Mussolini allied with Hitler, dragging Italy into WWII which proved disastrous and led to his overthrow in 1943.
The document summarizes the origins and causes of the Great Depression in the United States from 1929-1933. It describes how the stock market crash led to a steep decline in manufacturing output, prices, and GDP. Unemployment rose dramatically to around 25% as one-third of the workforce had reduced hours or pay. The banking system also collapsed as there was no deposit insurance and thousands of banks closed. The New Deal policies under President Franklin Roosevelt aimed to provide relief, reform, and recovery through new programs and increased government intervention in the economy from 1933-1938.
Joseph Stalin rose to power in the Soviet Union after eliminating political rivals. He then implemented a series of ambitious Five-Year Plans between 1928-1949 to rapidly industrialize the Soviet economy through centralized state control, increasing the power of the Communist Party domestically and internationally. The plans succeeded in industrializing the Soviet Union, but also led to major environmental changes similar to those experienced during industrialization in Western nations.
Developmental Issues as identified in Italian Neo-realist cinemaNamrata Bhatnagar
1. The document analyzes Italian neo-realist films The Bicycle Thief and Umberto D, which depict the poverty and unemployment in Italy following World War 2.
2. It discusses how the Marshall Plan provided aid to Italy but the government initially focused funds on trade deficits rather than public works, leading to jobless growth for many years.
3. Overall economic growth rates increased but this did not immediately translate to higher living standards for most citizens, as shown by the films' portrayals of ongoing poverty. The development benefits of growth were slow to trickle down to average Italians.
War Communism was an economic policy implemented in Soviet Russia from 1918 to 1921 during the Russian Civil War. It involved the nationalization of industry, requisitioning of agricultural surplus, and a state monopoly on distribution. This aimed to supply the Red Army and bolster socialism. However, it severely damaged the economy through hyperinflation, widespread famine, and unrest. Peasants withheld food and workers fled cities. The Kronstadt rebellion prompted the New Economic Policy, signaling War Communism's failure to bring stability and feed the population.
The document provides an overview of major events and policies in Russia from 1917 to 1924, including the Bolshevik seizure of power, the Russian Civil War, Lenin's leadership and establishment of communist rule, and his death in 1924. Some key points include the Bolsheviks banning private land ownership in 1917, signing a peace treaty to exit WWI in 1918, introducing war communism from 1918-1921, and enacting the New Economic Policy from 1921-1924 to help the struggling economy after civil war and famine. The document also outlines Lenin's accomplishments in power and arguments for both his success and failure in implementing Marxist ideology and establishing a socialist government in Russia.
The document outlines the collapse and recovery of Europe from 1914 to the 1970s. It discusses the causes and outcomes of World War I and World War II, including the rise of fascism in Germany and Italy. Key events included the Treaty of Versailles which contributed to WWII, the Great Depression, and appeasement policies that failed to prevent war. WWII was more destructive than WWI and had global impacts. The document also notes factors like the Marshall Plan and policies of the United States that aided the quick recovery of Europe following WWII.
Stalin enforced collectivization in the 1930s to transform traditional agriculture and reduce the power of wealthy landowners known as kulaks. This involved forcing peasants to join large collective farms, causing widespread resistance as peasants destroyed their farms and killed livestock. Collectivization led to famine and millions of deaths, but did modernize and mechanize Soviet agriculture. The Five Year Plans rapidly industrialized Russia through focus on heavy industry and use of forced labor, but living standards declined and later plans faced challenges meeting production goals due to shortages and war. Overall, the Russian people suffered enormous hardships and loss of life from Stalin's policies of forced collectivization and rapid industrialization.
The Great Depression affected most of the world in the 1930s. In both the US and Germany, around 15 million were unemployed. Both Franklin Roosevelt and Adolf Hitler rose to power in 1933 seeking to address unemployment. Roosevelt introduced the New Deal, establishing programs to put millions back to work through public works projects. Similarly, Hitler established public works programs and subsidized companies that hired new workers. However, the Nazi regime soon began militarizing the economy and strictly controlling industries to prepare for war, while Roosevelt's New Deal aimed to help workers and regulate industries without total government control. While the initial responses to the economic crisis shared some similarities, the goals of the two leaders and their governments ultimately diverged greatly.
WWI: The collapse and recovery of europeColleen Skadl
1) World War 1 led to immense destruction and loss of life in Europe and marked the end of European dominance.
2) The Great Depression in the 1930s had global economic and political impacts, including strengthening militaristic nationalism in Japan which led to the invasion of Manchuria.
3) The Armenian Genocide of 1915-1923 killed over 1 million Armenians in the Ottoman Empire and remains a controversial issue denied by Turkey to this day.
Industrial and agricultural problems of the nepdesmondtwsa
The document discusses the New Economic Policy (NEP) implemented in the Soviet Union in the 1920s as an emergency measure to rescue the struggling economy. The NEP allowed some private enterprise in agriculture and small-scale industry while larger enterprises remained state-controlled. However, the NEP faced criticism from more ideologically driven Communists as it permitted profit-seeking and economic inequality, and it did not fully revive industrial production or resolve issues in the agricultural sector.
The document discusses several topics related to international relations from the end of the Cold War to the War on Terror. It summarizes the effects of the Cold War ending, the rise of US primacy and globalization in the post-Cold War era. It also discusses challenges faced by Europe and Russia during this period, as well as trends in East Asia. The document then examines concepts of "haves and have-nots" and increasing inequality between wealthy and poor nations. Finally, it analyzes the 9/11 terrorist attacks and the US response in the War on Terror, including the invasion of Iraq.
The document discusses several topics related to international relations from the end of the Cold War to the War on Terror. It summarizes the effects of the Cold War ending, the rise of US primacy and globalization in the post-Cold War era. It also discusses challenges faced by Europe and Russia during this period, as well as trends in East Asia. The document then examines concepts of "haves and have-nots" and increasing inequality between wealthy and poor nations. Finally, it analyzes the 9/11 terrorist attacks and the US response in the War on Terror, including the invasion of Iraq.
After WWI, Germany faced several major problems. It was unhappy with the Treaty of Versailles which imposed heavy reparations, took land, and reduced the military. The League of Nations was too weak to effectively address issues without US support. High inflation hit as the mark became worthless and workers went on strike. The Dawes Plan provided loans to rebuild but the Great Depression caused economic turmoil across Europe. Farm prices fell, US investors withdrew funds, production declined, and unemployment rose sharply. Many governments ignored economist John Maynard Keynes' argument that public works projects could boost demand and reduce unemployment. During this unstable period, totalitarian dictators rose to power in Germany under Hitler and in Italy under Mussolini by glorifying state power
This document provides a US history timeline from 1850-1910 that highlights several important events, people, and developments. It summarizes the Bessemer Process for cheap steel production in 1859, the Homestead Act of 1862, the Transcontinental Railroad completion in 1869, and John D. Rockefeller founding Standard Oil in 1870. It also mentions Jacob Riis exposing NYC poverty in 1870, Alexander Graham Bell's telephone invention in 1876, and Sitting Bull surrendering to the federal government in 1881.
This document discusses moving towards a more sustainable and equitable society. It outlines how economics currently shapes society in ways that prioritize greed and short-term gain over community and long-term well-being. Alternative measures like Gross National Happiness are presented that value health, education and environmental protection over just GDP. The document proposes a vision for a new society that is energy secure, uses sustainable systems, protects nature, fosters education and strategic planning, encourages individual and corporate responsibility, and rebuilds trust and community.
1) The document discusses the sub-prime mortgage crisis, its causes, and its global impacts. Low interest rates and rising home prices led to risky sub-prime lending in the US.
2) As borrowers defaulted, major financial firms suffered huge losses on mortgage-backed securities, spreading the crisis globally. Billions were lost by banks in Germany, Asia, and elsewhere.
3) While Asia saw some stock market volatility, the impacts were limited due to most Asian banks being locally focused and conservative in their lending and investments. China's economic strength also helped decouple Asia from the crisis spreading from the US.
This document provides a timeline of key events and terms in US history from 1830 to 1931. Some of the highlights include:
- In 1862 the Homestead Act was passed, giving settlers 160 acres of land out west.
- The first transcontinental railroad was under construction in 1863.
- In the late 1800s, many social reforms and workers' unions emerged such as the Grange, Collective Bargaining, and the Cigar Makers Union.
- The Gilded Age followed the Civil War and Reconstruction era in the late 1800s.
- The early 1900s saw many innovations including the Wright Brothers' first flight and George Westinghouse receiving an award for his alternating
The Subprime Crisis-almost a Modern FairytaleThomas Wicki
The document tells a story about the subprime crisis as a modern fairytale. It describes a money making system where subprime lenders gave out loans, which were then sold to wholesalers and investment banks. These banks bundled the loans into investment products with high credit ratings. This system profited many parties as long as housing prices increased. However, when prices started falling, it destroyed the system and caused widespread losses. The crisis was worse than expected and shook the foundations of the economy.
The document summarizes the subprime mortgage crisis and its global impacts. It began with loose lending practices in the US that led to a housing bubble. When housing prices declined and borrowers defaulted, it sparked a financial crisis as risky loans were bundled into securities that spread the risks throughout the global financial system. Major banks and financial institutions collapsed. Credit tightened globally and stock markets plunged significantly. The crisis also impacted economies worldwide through tightening credit, falling markets, and reduced trade and business activity. While government interventions helped stabilize markets, full recovery will take time as the financial systems remain fragile.
The Post provides comprehensive coverage of the financial crisis through its location in Washington D.C. and partnerships with other major news organizations. It analyzes the crisis from its early signs in 2004 through the present day recovery. During the crisis, it covered the effects on markets, housing, jobs and Main Street. It also closely tracked government policies and debates around regulating Wall Street and aiding struggling industries. In the post-crisis period, it has reported on the challenges of economic recovery and how growth has not benefitted all workers.
The document summarizes the key events of the period from 1750-1780s that led to the American Revolution. It describes the crisis on the frontier caused by Pontiac's War and the Proclamation of 1763, which angered colonists and led to their protests against new taxes. This grew into open revolt against Britain, with important early battles at Lexington, Concord, and Bunker Hill. The colonists formally declared independence in 1776 and fought a long revolutionary war, which included Washington's crossing of the Delaware and crucial victories at Saratoga and Yorktown. This ultimately led to American independence being recognized in the 1783 Treaty of Paris.
The document provides a timeline of key events in US history following the Civil War and Reconstruction era from 1860 to 1913. It describes South Carolina seceding from the Union in 1860 over the issue of slavery, the start of the Civil War at Fort Sumter in 1861, major battles like Antietam and Gettysburg, the Emancipation Proclamation freeing slaves, the surrender at Appomattox Courthouse ending the war, Lincoln's assassination, the passage of amendments abolishing slavery and granting citizenship and equal protection under the law, the creation of the Freedmen's Bureau to aid freed slaves, and other events around Reconstruction and its end.
The document provides an analysis of the causes and remedies for the global economic crisis. It argues that the crisis was caused by underlying structural problems including inequality, high oil prices, and globalization rather than just the financial crisis. To restore growth, governments need to address these structural issues, boost aggregate demand through spending, reduce household and government debt, and reform the global financial system. Monetary policy alone is not sufficient given the limits of lowering interest rates further.
The document summarizes the sub-prime mortgage crisis of the late 2000s. It describes how risky sub-prime mortgages were packaged and sold as securities by investment banks, fueling a housing bubble. When borrowers started defaulting, it led to huge losses at major financial institutions, the bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers, and the acquisition of Merrill Lynch. The crisis spread globally and resulted in the Great Recession, with impacts like millions of foreclosures and a 20% drop in home prices. Governments enacted legislation to regulate derivatives and assist homeowners.
Perencanaan rantai pasok melibatkan merancang dan mengatur aliran barang dan jasa dari pemasok ke konsumen. Perencanaan ini mempertimbangkan aspek-aspek seperti integrasi pemasok, produsen, dan pelanggan; kemitraan strategis; dan kelayakan bisnis, ekonomi, dan teknis. Keputusan yang dibuat dalam perencanaan rantai pasok terjadi pada tingkat strategis, taktis, dan operasional dengan mempertimbangkan siklus
The document outlines 10 steps for analyzing public expenditure programs: 1) identifying the need for the program, 2) the market failure addressed, 3) alternatives to the program, 4) design features and eligibility standards, 5) private sector responses, 6) efficiency consequences like substitution and income effects, 7) distributional consequences and who benefits, 8) equity-efficiency tradeoffs, 9) other public policy objectives, and 10) considering how the political process shaped the program. It provides examples to illustrate several steps, such as how subsidies may crowd out private support or how price controls can impact supply.
Lehman Brothers - Collapse and BankruptcyFatih Aydogdu
The document summarizes the collapse of Lehman Brothers, the largest bankruptcy in U.S. history. It provides background on Lehman Brothers and describes how the company grew in the 1990s-2000s through real estate lending. It then explains how the bursting of the real estate bubble in the late 2000s led to increased mortgage defaults that Lehman Brothers was unable to cover, ultimately forcing it to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on September 15, 2008, with $691 billion in assets. The collapse had major global impacts and significantly exacerbated the late-2000s financial crisis.
The document provides brief biographies of several important figures from the period leading up to and during the American Civil War. It describes key statesmen and politicians like John Quincy Adams, Daniel Webster, and Henry Clay who attempted to negotiate compromises over the issue of slavery. Abolitionists like Frederick Douglass and John Brown who fought against the expansion of slavery are also mentioned. Several pivotal court cases, battles, campaigns, and leaders from both the Union and Confederacy during the Civil War are summarized as well.
The document summarizes the East Asian financial crisis of 1997-1998. It provides background on the economic growth and policies of East Asian countries prior to the crisis. It then discusses some of the key factors that contributed to the crisis, including faulty macroeconomic policies, excessive foreign borrowing and risk-taking, and poor lending practices. The crisis began in Thailand and then spread to other countries through financial contagion and loss of investor confidence. The IMF intervened to stabilize currencies and reform banking systems.
The document discusses the causes and impacts of the subprime mortgage crisis that began in 2008. It describes how loose lending practices led to many borrowers taking out loans they could not afford, resulting in mass foreclosures when borrowers defaulted. This undermined the mortgage industry and global credit markets. The crisis significantly impacted the US and European economies through loss of home equity and wealth, rising unemployment, and declining GDP.
The document provides an overview of key eras in American history from exploration through the early republic. It includes timelines and descriptions of events such as European exploration of North America in search of gold, glory, and spreading religion; the 13 original colonies and reasons for their establishment; conflicts like the French and Indian War; and documents like the Declaration of Independence and Articles of Confederation. The information is presented through timelines, maps, and explanations of political, economic and social factors during different periods of early American history.
This dissertation paper provides an overview of immigration to Greece during the 1990s. It begins by discussing Greece's history as an emigration country after World War 2. In the 1990s, factors like the collapse of communism in Eastern Europe, civil wars in the Balkans, and strong economic growth in Southern Europe led to Greece becoming a destination for immigrants. The paper examines the reasons for immigration, including push factors in source countries and pull factors in Greece. It outlines the origins and economic roles of immigrants and issues like trafficking and Greek immigration policy.
1. Greece has historically been considered the birthplace of democracy but has faced economic turmoil since 2008. A financial crisis has left Greece in a severe recession and on the brink of collapse.
2. While Greece made economic strides in the early 20th century, problems grew after adopting the euro in 2001. Budget deficits increased and the government was unable to pay rising wages.
3. The European Union provided loans to Greece but did little to curb its growing debt, masking the problems. If Greece defaults on loans or leaves the EU, it could have wider economic impacts.
- Greece is considered the founding nation of democracy but has faced financial crisis since 2008 that has left it bankrupt and on the brink of collapse. This paper examines Greece's political and economic history and the role of the EU/eurozone in the crisis.
- Greece transitioned to democracy after WWII and joined the EU/eurozone in 2001, but deficits soon exceeded limits and Greece came to rely on loans. A 2009 change in government increased borrowing and cut programs.
- The EU works to support Greece and prevent its default from impacting other struggling members like Spain and Portugal, as this could lead to the disintegration of the European Union.
The document provides background information on the political and economic crisis in post-WWI Italy. There was discontent over the "mutilated victory" in WWI and the weak government. The Fascists under Mussolini gained support from the middle/upper classes by promising order and restoring national power. Through violence targeting socialists in the early 1920s, the Fascists seized control of many local governments. In October 1922, Mussolini staged a "March on Rome" and King Victor Emmanuel III appointed Mussolini as Prime Minister to avoid a potential power vacuum.
The document summarizes key political and economic developments in Argentina between 1916-1943, a period that included the Great Depression. It notes that Argentina transitioned to democracy in 1916 with the election of Hipolito Yrigoyen and his Radical Party, until a 1930 military coup began a decade-long dictatorship. The coup was influenced by economic struggles during the Great Depression, as Argentina's agricultural export-based economy suffered from falling global demand. The dictatorship pursued import substitution industrialization policies to reduce foreign dependence and stimulate domestic industry, though this further hurt agriculture. Subsequent leaders after the 1943 coup attempted reforms toward greater democracy and economic stability.
Nationalism and fascism as answering to the failure of neoliberal globalizationFernando Alcoforado
In addition to provoking the devastation of the economies of almost every country in the world, neoliberal globalization is generating, as a consequence of its failure, the advent of nationalism and, in its wake, the possibility of the advance of fascism.
Capitalism, socialism and social democracy throughout historyFernando Alcoforado
This article aims to make a comparative analysis between capitalism, socialism and social democracy throughout the history of humanity from the economic, social and political point of view.
The document summarizes capitalism in the United States from 1900 to 1940. During this period, capitalism flourished as the US economy grew rapidly through unchecked private investment and cheap labor. Massive corporations and industries developed with little government oversight. While this led to economic growth and rising prosperity for some, workers endured poor conditions and low wages. The period culminated in the Great Depression beginning in 1929, caused by economic troubles including reckless spending and the stock market crash.
It can be said that the capitulation of the Greek government is a gigantic wear to the far left in Europe and in the world and that only uncompromising believers will get serious again any party of the extreme left which has the campaign platform to face the international financial capital. Syriza repeat failure of the leftist parties in the world, including Brazil with Lula and Dilma Rousseff governments which submitted to the dictates of finance capital. This was a victory of great importance for the European Union because sagged Tsipras who was elected on the promise to oppose the austerity programs imposed by the Troika to the Greek government.
This document provides a summary of Latin American independence movements from 1807-1824. It discusses how Spain and Portugal's colonial empires in Latin America led to grievances among colonists regarding economic restrictions and taxation by the imperial powers. The American and French Revolutions inspired some colonists to seek more political and economic control. When Spain and Portugal faced difficulties due to war with France, it weakened their control over colonies and independence movements arose. By 1824, both the Spanish and Portuguese empires in Latin America had collapsed and new independent nations were formed, but they struggled with division and establishing effective governments and economies.
Project 4COMPLETE ALL OF THE ACTIVITIES (QUESTIONS)SUBMIT VIA .docxwkyra78
The document provides background information on the origins of the Truman Doctrine through a series of activities and discussion questions. It explains that in 1947, Britain informed the US it could no longer provide financial aid to Greece and Turkey. This prompted the US to take on responsibility for supporting the governments of Greece and Turkey to prevent the spread of communism. President Truman then requested aid for Greece and Turkey and established the Truman Doctrine to contain communism and support free peoples resisting subjugation.
Europe a continent that turns into a peninsulaGRAZIA TANTA
We have become used to considering Europe as a continent. What if the political and economic realities transform it from an American dependency to an Asian peninsula?
The document provides historical context about the 19th century global setting and the Philippines. It describes the political instability in Spain during this time period which weakened Spain as a colonial power. It also outlines the social stratification system and classes that were established in the Philippines under Spanish rule. The economic system was still feudal and the society remained stratified. The political system involved a governor-general who administered the central government in Manila and imposed laws.
This article aims to demonstrate the necessity and the possibility of building another world diametrically opposed to the current one that faces in the contemporary era with economic, social, environmental and international relations crises that makes it possible to avoid the occurrence of harmful consequences for the whole humanity.
A RETROPERSPECTIVE OF EUROPEAN LIFE BETWEEN 1800 AND 1914beduinpower135
The presentation show a little glimpse to the economical and social life, political enviroment in the 19 century and the early 20 century.
Providing context to the 20 century better understanding in order to highlight information that might be not a common practice to share
The document summarizes key events of the Age of Liberal Revolutions from 1789-1871. It covers:
1) The French Revolution from 1789-1799 which overthrew the monarchy and established a republic through several phases, before Napoleon's rise to power.
2) Napoleon's rule from 1799-1815 as Consul and Emperor, during which he conquered much of Europe before his defeat.
3) The period from 1815-1848 of conflict between absolutism and liberalism/nationalism, which led to several revolutionary movements across Europe seeking greater rights and national unity.
4) The unifications of Italy and Germany from the 1850s-1870s
Brazil's failure to build its political, economic and social progress through...Fernando Alcoforado
This article presents the factors that contributed to Brazil's failure to achieve high levels of political, economic and social development throughout its history.
After WWI, Germany faced significant economic and political problems. The Treaty of Versailles imposed harsh reparations on Germany that caused inflation and unrest. Meanwhile, the League of Nations proved too weak to effectively address international issues. Several authoritarian regimes rose in Europe during this unstable time period, including fascism in Italy led by Mussolini and Stalin's communist dictatorship in the Soviet Union. In Germany, Hitler capitalized on economic struggles and nationalist sentiment to transform the Nazi party into a dominant force and establish a totalitarian fascist state.
Similar to Brief history of the Greek Crisis 1830-2010 (20)
H συνάντηση Ιωάννη Καποδίστρια Εμμανουήλ Ξάνθου
Επανεξετάζοντας την κυρίαρχη άποψη και την κατεστημένη ιστορική θεώρηση για τη σχέση του Καποδίστρια με το '21
(Ο Καποδίστριας ως ο ηγέτης στρατιωτικός και πολιτικός της Εθνεγερσίας) Του Γιώργου Σκλαβούνου
From classical leadership model (Bennis, Boyatzis etc) to a new one, based on the classical values, of ancient Greece of course.
What can make our world better?
Presented in Youth Time Summer School in Siena Italy, June 2014.
Επιλογή στόχευσης αγορών σύμφωνα με δεδομένα Online αναζήτησης και αγοραστικής συμπεριφοράς επισκεπτών τωνελληνικών τουριστικών προορισμών
Ένας οδηγός για τις ελληνικές επιχειρήσεις
της Πελοποννήσου,
που περιέχει θεμελιώδεις γνώσεις
online τουριστικού μάρκετινγκ
πριν την απόφαση για τη στόχευση
των προορισμών της Πελοποννήσου προς τις διεθνείς αγορές
Επιλογή στόχευσης αγορών σύμφωνα με δεδομένα Online αναζήτησης και αγοραστικής συμπεριφοράς επισκεπτών τωνελληνικών τουριστικών προορισμών
Ένας οδηγός για τις ελληνικές επιχειρήσεις
με 14 νησιωτικούς προορισμούς
που περιέχει θεμελιώδεις γνώσεις
online τουριστικού μάρκετινγκ
πριν την απόφαση για τη στόχευση
των ελληνικών προορισμών προς τις διεθνείς αγορές
Η ΚΟΛΟΚΥΘΙΑ ΤΩΝ ΔΗΜΩΝ.
Γιατί να κάνει ένα και όχι τρία κολοκύθια.
Kai oι τρείς δήμοι θα αποτύχουν για τους ίδιους ακριβώς λόγους που απέτυχαν οι πολλοί και ο ένας. Του Γιώργου Σκλαβούνου.
Η Ωδή του Κάλβου, Ευχαί (που παραθέτουμε), δημοσιευμένη στα 1826, αποτελεί την απάντηση του και τη στάση του, απέναντι στο αίτημα αποκλειστικής προστασίας του Ελληνικού Έθνους, από την Αγγλία, που αναγκάστηκαν να υπογράψουν οι Έλληνες οπλαρχηγοί, κάτω από κίνδυνο αφανισμού της Πελοποννήσου και της Επανάστασης από τον Ιμπραήμ, τα 1825. Αποτελεί την απάντηση του Κάλβου απέναντι στην προστασία και στους εκάστοτε προστάτες στην ιστορία.
Η ΈΝΩΣΗ ΤΗΣ ΕΠΤΑΝΗΣΟΥ
Μια προσπάθεια για την προσέγγιση της ιστορικής αλήθειας. Ένα κειμενο γραμμένο για τις εκδηλώσεις διαλόγου με την Ιστορία, στην επέτειο της δολοφονίας του Ι.Καποδίστρια(27/9) και εν όψει της συμπλήρωσης 150 χρόνων από την Ένωση της Επτανήσου με την Ελλάδα,το 2014
του Γιώργου Σκλαβούνου
Η μικρομεσαία και συνεταιριστική επιχείρηση ως η αναγκαία απάντηση στην απειλή της τρομακτικής υπέρ-συγκέντρωσης του πλούτου, της γνώσης, της πληροφορίας, της έρευνας, της λήψης των αποφάσεων και στην παρακμή των συμμετοχικών θεσμών και του συμμετοχικού πολιτισμού.
Μια μικρή συμβολή στη σημαντική σας προσπάθεια
Του Γιώργου Σκλαβούνου
The document summarizes key squares in Thessaloniki, Greece that reveal the city's character. Aristotelous Square houses grand structures like the Olympion Cinema and Electra Palace Hotel. Plateia Navarinou features the ruins of Emperor Galerius' palace and is a hangout for chatty anarchists. Subtle signs of Thessaloniki's quirky personality are on full display in the squares, such as old men in fuzzy suits discussing politics and students handing out protest pamphlets. The squares represent the essence of contemporary Greek urban life.
Assessing the Influence of Transportation on the Tourism Industry in Nigeriagsochially
This research dissertation investigates the complex interplay between transportation and the tourism industry in Nigeria, aiming to unravel critical insights that contribute to the enhancement of the overall tourist experience. The study employs a multi-faceted approach, literature review establishes a robust theoretical framework, incorporating The Service Quality and Satisfaction Theory to guide the research questions and hypotheses.
The methodology involves the distribution of a structured questionnaire, ensuring a representative sample and facilitating a comprehensive analysis of the gathered data.
Key findings include the nuanced perceptions of transportation infrastructure adequacy, safety and security concerns, financial influences on travel decisions, and the cultural and ecological impacts of transportation choices. These findings culminate in a comprehensive set of recommendations for policymakers and practitioners in the Nigerian tourism industry. The findings contribute to the existing literature by providing actionable insights for policymakers, stakeholders, and researchers in the Nigerian tourism sector.
The recommendations encompass gender-sensitive planning, infrastructure enhancements, safety measures, and strategic interventions to address financial constraints, ensuring a holistic and sustainable development of the tourism industry in Nigeria.
Author: Imafidon Osademwingie Martins
Un viaje a Buenos Aires y sus alrededoresJudy Hochberg
A travelogue of my recent trip to Argentina, most to Buenos Aires, but including excursion to Iguazú waterfalls, Tigre, and Colonia del Sacramento in Uruguay
Our excursions in tahiti offer stunning lagoon tours, vibrant marine life encounters, and cultural experiences. We ensure unforgettable adventures amidst breathtaking landscapes and serene waters. For more information, mail us at tracey@uniquetahiti.com.
You can easily change/correct a name on your flight ticket under the American Airlines name change policy. The airline provides multiple online and offline modes to place a name change request. To learn more about how to change a name on American Airlines ticket, you can directly approach the airline’s customer support. Moreover, you can connect with a flight expert at +1-866-738-0741 for quick assistance.
How To Change Your Name On American Airlines Aadvantage.pptxedqour001namechange
American Airlines permits passengers to change/correct names on their AAdvantage account. Also, you can request a name change both online via a web portal and offline over the phone. For further information on how to change your name on American Airlines Advantage, get in touch with the airline’s customer service. Also, you can reach out to a consolidation desk at +1-866-738-0741 for quick assistance.
How do I plan a Kilimanjaro Climb?
Planning to climb Mount Kilimanjaro is an exciting yet detailed process. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you prepare for this incredible adventure.
Discovering Egypt A Step-by-Step Guide to Planning Your Trip.pptImperial Egypt
Travelling to Egypt is like stepping into a time capsule where the past and present coexist, offering a unique blend of history, culture, and stunning landscapes.
See more: https://imperialegypt.com/tour-packages/
Best Places to Stay in New Brunswick, Canada.Mahogany Manor
New Brunswick, a picturesque province in eastern Canada, offers a plethora of unique and charming places to stay for every kind of traveler. From the historic allure of Fredericton and the vibrant culture of Saint John to the natural beauty of Fundy National Park and the serene coastal towns like St. Andrews by-the-Sea, there's something for everyone. Whether you prefer luxury resorts, cozy inns, rustic lodges, or budget-friendly options, the best places to stay in New Brunswick ensure a memorable stay, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the province's rich history, stunning landscapes, and warm hospitality.
https://www.mmanor.ca/blog/best-5-bed-and-breakfast-new-brunswick-canada
Wayanad-The-Touristry-Heaven to the tour.pptxcosmo-soil
Wayanad, nestled in Kerala's Western Ghats, is a lush paradise renowned for its scenic landscapes, rich biodiversity, and cultural heritage. From trekking Chembra Peak to exploring ancient Edakkal Caves, Wayanad offers thrilling adventures and serene experiences. Its vibrant economy, driven by agriculture and tourism, highlights a harmonious blend of nature, tradition, and modernity.
What Challenges Await Beginners in SnowshoeingSnowshoe Tahoe
Discover the exhilarating world of snowshoeing through our presentation, highlighting the challenges faced by beginners. From physical exertion to technical finesse and braving harsh winter conditions, each step in the snow brings new obstacles and unforgettable adventures. Embrace the challenge and conquer the winter wonderland with confidence!
1. Brief history of the Greek Crisis and why it was never a “crisis” 1830-2010
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5. EUROPEAN KINGS AND GREECE 1 8 4 0 - 1 8 6 2 POLITICAL FACTS King Otto later loved Greece and gives the First Constitution (1843) Crete, Thessaly and Macedonia are still under the Ottoman Rule. Greeks believe in the liberation of these Greek populated areas and nationalism prevails with the King Otto support. SOCIAL STATUS Greece has to build a new common cultural identity that will unite all different social population in the region Greek society is poor and based in agriculture Military and church consist of the main social structure
6. GREEK NATIONALISM 1 8 6 2 - 1 9 2 2 POLITICAL FACTS Britain gives Ionian islands as a gift for King George (1862) New Constitution (1863) Families prevail in the political system - Nationalism is promoted First bankruptcy in 1893 Greece lost Greco Turkish wars of 1897, 1899 Venizelos rules as a political figure Greece enrolls the Balkan wars, WWI and is getting larger SOCIAL STATUS In the period 1890-1914, almost a sixth of the population of Greece emigrated, mostly to the United States and Egypt. Greece is still an agricultural society, having exports in currants, raisins and tobacco. Some Greeks grew rich as ship owners and merchants Little education in rural areas Olympic games of 1896 in Athens
7. GREECE IN WARS AGAIN 1 9 2 2 - 1 9 6 7 POLITICAL FACTS Catastrophe of Smyrna (Izmir) and political instability (1922) Right winged parties and regimes drive the country in the WW II Civil War after the liberation from the Nazis (1944-1949) Greece joins NATO (1952) Political instability and non governance of the country SOCIAL STATUS Greece has now more ethnic Greek population than ever Refugees are productive people that boost economy During the Civil War Greek rural areas are being devastated. Greece is a very poor state after the wars. In the 1950’s Greek economic miracle happens
8. MILITARY RULES GREECE 1 9 6 7 - 1 9 7 4 POLITICAL FACTS Military junta rules Greece (1967) King is being exiled from Greece since then Mass protests against the junta with the students in Athens (1973) Junta’s regime ends with the invasion of Turkey in Cyprus (1974) SOCIAL STATUS S econd wave of emigration mainly between 1950 and 1974. Most emigrated to Western Europe, the US, Canada, and Australia Agriculture is protected and pushed Tourism and construction are also developed Greece’s growth averaged 7% between 1950 and 1973, a rate second only to Japan's during the same period Rise of anti right wing feelings
9. GREECE AFTER THE JUNTA- 3 RD GREEK DEMOCRACY 1 9 7 4 - 1 9 8 1 POLITICAL FACTS Karamanlis comes to Greece after the end of junta regime Greece was not a Kingdom anymore New constitution (1975) Greece joins EU as the 10 th member, with Karamanlis initiative SOCIAL STATUS Official statistics show that in the period 1955-1973 Germany absorbed 603,300 Greek migrants, Australia 170,700, the US 124,000, and Canada 80,200 . Between 1974 and 1985, almost half of the emigrants of the post-war period had returned to Greece. Greece is still agricultural economy, but many Greeks have came to major cities. Growth of tourism industry
10. THE LEFT “PASOK” ERA 1 9 8 1 - 1 9 9 9 POLITICAL FACTS Left wing PASOK wins the elections. His leader, Andreas Papandreou is a son of Greece ex Prime Minister and Professor of Economics in the States. The PASOK members are young people that were in the Athens Polytechnic Uprising (1973) PASOK overrules these 20 years with a small pause of Right wing Nea Dimokratia party (1990-1993) Families that ruled during the Ottoman Age, still rule the country SOCIAL STATUS Greeks are being massively employed in the public sector from their political leaders Greece is being given European funding for joining the EU that are used for cliental purposes In Greece there is miracle- everybody is new- rich- everybody is happy, no one cares about the future Greeks have stopped producing because of the European money directly given to them
11. GREECE AFTER EURO (NOT EURO 2004) 2 0 0 0 - 2 0 1 0 POLITICAL FACTS Descendents of families still control the decision system Karamanlis nephew, becomes a prime minister in 2004. Athens 2004 Olympic Games take place No vision is being given to the country Wildfires bring elections 2009 Son of Andreas Papandreou after winning the elections announces that Greece is a sinking ship SOCIAL STATUS Greece joins EURO Greeks work for 2004 with huge loans that are unknown After 2004 there is a “gap” in the economy, having no real vision Banks are a key player to the Greek society Greek economy is starting to decline Young people have no jobs Unemployment rate starts to rise seriously
12. TODAY 2 0 1 0 - 2 0 1 1 POLITICAL FACTS The young people that were in the Athens Polytechnic Uprising (1973) are still the ministers. Outdated. Young people are NOWHERE in the production, either in the political system. People need vision and no one can give it to them Politicians still speak the same, as they used 30 years ago Its a DEAD END, and only the politicians want EU support, the rest don’t There are no serious political representatives SOCIAL STATUS People have starting to realize what happened Families support the system Greek society is now an educated society People do not care about the next day any more, they are afraid of now and today Everybody is angry with the politicians, because there are no jobs in the market