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Which best describes the difference between western and eastern and Eastern Europe through out the Cold War?

During the Cold War, Western Europe was characterized by democratic governance and capitalist economies, aligning with the United States and NATO. In contrast, Eastern Europe was predominantly under communist regimes, influenced and controlled by the Soviet Union, leading to centralized economies and limited political freedoms. This division resulted in stark contrasts in living standards, political rights, and social freedoms, ultimately culminating in the geopolitical tension known as the Iron Curtain. The collapse of communism in the late 1980s marked a significant turning point, leading to the reunification of Europe and a shift towards democratic governance in Eastern Europe.


How did standards of living in Africa the Americas and Europe change as a result of the Columbian Exchange?

The Columbian Exchange significantly altered standards of living in Africa, the Americas, and Europe by facilitating the transfer of crops, livestock, and technologies. In Europe, the introduction of new staple crops like potatoes and maize led to improved nutrition and population growth. Conversely, the Americas experienced devastating population declines due to diseases brought by Europeans, coupled with the exploitation of indigenous peoples. In Africa, the exchange intensified the slave trade, dramatically affecting social structures and economies.


What is a medieval merchant?

A merchant is someone who buys and sells objects for a living. A medieval merchant is one who did that during the Middle Ages


What happened during the 1600s that dramatically changed the living environment and main food source of the plains Indians?

They captured and tamed wild horses.


What did bound to soil mean in medieval Europe?

Being "bound to the soil" meant that you farmed land on a particular manor and it was illegal for you to go farm elsewhere or to take up another way of making a living. You were tied to that land.

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Where and how did people live in Europe during the middle ages?

living conditions in Europe during the 1700's was miserable for many people.


Evidence of humans living during the Paleolithic Era?

Europe and Asia


Where has evidence of humans living during the Paleolithic Era found?

Europe and Asia


What caused a decrease in the number of Europeans willing to go to the New World as indentured servants?

Living conditions in Europe improved


What caused Europe to develope better methods of living faster than other continents?

The enlightenment and the British industrial revolution.


When did humans first arrive in Europe?

Humans are believed to have first arrived in Europe around 45,000 years ago, during the Upper Paleolithic period. This migration is attributed to modern Homo sapiens, who spread from Africa into Europe, intermingling with Neanderthals that had already been living there. Archaeological evidence, such as tools and art, indicates that these early humans adapted to various environments across the continent.


How do you properly use genocide in a sentence?

'There was large scale genocide of the Jews living in Europe during WW2'


What caused the great outbreak of plague in Europe during the mid 1300?

The great outbreak of plague in Europe during the mid-1300s, known as the Black Death, was primarily caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis, which was transmitted through fleas that infested rats. The plague spread rapidly due to the movement of trade routes, particularly along the Silk Road and maritime routes, facilitating the transfer of infected rodents and humans. Poor sanitation, overcrowded living conditions, and a lack of medical knowledge exacerbated the outbreak, leading to the deaths of an estimated one-third of Europe's population.


What is an archeus?

An archeus is the vital principle or force believed by Paracelsians, a medical movement of 16-17th century Europe, to be responsible for alchemical reactions within living bodies.


Why do Serbian people still live in Europe?

Serbia is a country in Europe, so all Serbians living in Serbia are living in Europe. There would also be Serbians living in other parts of Europe.


What did people believe before the invention of the microscope?

Before the invention of the microscope the people believed that the diseases were caused by spiritual effects. In medieval times the people believed more in the church than in science. After the invention of the microscope, people took a step back and look what has caused the diseases to occur. We would not be living the way we do now, because more and more diseases would occur and it would be the same Bubonic Plague over again.


Were there apes in Europe?

In Europe, there is only one species of apes living in Gibraltar. Otherwise, in the nature of Europe no apes are living.