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DSST Europe After 1945

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1. Left-leaning 1974 military coup in Portugal that effectively changed the Portuguese regime from an authoritarian dictatorship to a democracy - after two years of a transitional period known as PREC - which were characterized by social turmoil.






2. Leader of the Soviet Union after Lenin 1922-1953 - committed terrible atrocities but was a member of the Allies during the war. He introduced a highly-centralized economy based on Five-Year Plans.






3. The ultimate decision-making body of the EU - it passes legislation from the commission into law and is comprised of one representative from each member state's government.






4. A treaty which amended the Maastricht and Rome treaties - increasing the role of the European Parliament - President of the European Council and the Charter of Fundamental Rights.






5. 1952-54 - proposed by French President of the Council - Rene Plevin - in response to the US's call to rearm West Germany - as an alternative to WG accession to NATO - but it failed to ratify in French Parliament.






6. Soviet policy of 'Openness' to the free flow of ideas and information; introduced in 1985 by Mikhail Gorbachev.






7. A series of trials in 1945 conducted by an International Military Tribunal in which former Nazi leaders were charged with crimes against peace - crimes against humanity - and war crimes.






8. In 1968 - Czechoslovakia - under Alexander Dubcek - began a program of reform. Dubcek promised civil liberties - democratic political reforms - and a more independent political system. The Soviet Union invaded the country and put down the short-lived






9. Soviet statesman whose foreign policy brought an end to the Cold War and whose major reforms in domestic policy were the probable cause of the collapse of the Soviet Union.






10. A 1986 accident at a nuclear power plant which released large amounts of radiation; it not only affected the immediate area (Ukraine) - but spread to most of Europe. The Soviet Union promptly attempted to cover it up - inadvertently revealing many of






11. King of Spain from 1975 to the present - he helped Spain transition from a dictatorship under Franco to a constitutional monarchy.






12. Joint effort by the US and Britian to fly food and supplies into West Berlin after the Soviet blocked off all ground routes into the city from 1948 to 1949. It was successful.






13. Pact which set up the EEC/European Economic Community/Common Market. Had same members as the ECSC but extended its provisions the other items of trade.






14. Soviet policy of 'Openness' to the free flow of ideas and information; introduced in 1985 by Mikhail Gorbachev.






15. Signed by six nations (France - West Germany - Italy - Belgium - Luxembourg - & the Netherlands) it formally created the European Coal & Steel Community - and eventually led to the creation of the European Union.






16. Territory encompassing the twelve European Union states that have adopted the euro as their common currency.






17. British prime minister since 1997 and architect of 'New Labour'. Favored low taxes - tightly controlled social spending - and closer ties to Europe.






18. French General who founded the French Fifth Republic in 1958 and served as its first President from 1959 to 1969.






19. This man was the Yugoslavian Premier from 1945 to 1953 - and President from 1953 to 1980. He was a member of the Russian Bolshevik party around the time of WWI - but later created a unified socialist Yugoslavia separate from the Soviet Union.






20. An empire in all but name established in 1922; included Russia and 14 other soviet socialist republics (Ukraine - Byelorussia and others); officially dissolved 31 December 1991.






21. This man was the Yugoslavian Premier from 1945 to 1953 - and President from 1953 to 1980. He was a member of the Russian Bolshevik party around the time of WWI - but later created a unified socialist Yugoslavia separate from the Soviet Union.






22. An oversight institution within the EU. It is staffed by one individual from each member-country and monitors the implementation of EU budgets and policies.






23. The banking institution whose governing council controls the money supply and sets short term interest rates for the EU.






24. From 1992 to 1995 - the Serbs - Croats and Muslims of Bosnia fought a bloody three-way civil war. The EU was too conflicted to respond until 1995 - until the UN and NATO - fronted by the US - intervened and ended it.






25. An empire in all but name established in 1922; included Russia and 14 other soviet socialist republics (Ukraine - Byelorussia and others); officially dissolved 31 December 1991.






26. Eligibility rules for the European Union. Candidates must be secular - stable - and democratic - with respect for rule of law and civil rights.






27. An institution made up of 732 members directly elected by member states' populations - it serves as a consultative body to debate and propose amendments to the legislation forwarded from the council.






28. Officially created the European Union. Led to the creation of a single European currency - the Euro - and allowed for closer political cooperation by giving the EU a unified voice. This treaty also strengthened the role of the European Parliament and






29. Officially created the European Union. Led to the creation of a single European currency - the Euro - and allowed for closer political cooperation by giving the EU a unified voice. This treaty also strengthened the role of the European Parliament and






30. This pact committed the EC countries to work toward establishment of a single market by Dec 31 1992. It emerged from frustration that the EC was not living up to its promise - and provided impetus for the restructuring of European industry - allowing






31. Conservative British prime minister from 1970 to 1991; held that office longer than any other person; worked to cut welfare and housing expenses and promote free enterprise.






32. 1952-54 - proposed by French President of the Council - Rene Plevin - in response to the US's call to rearm West Germany - as an alternative to WG accession to NATO - but it failed to ratify in French Parliament.






33. This pact committed the EC countries to work toward establishment of a single market by Dec 31 1992. It emerged from frustration that the EC was not living up to its promise - and provided impetus for the restructuring of European industry - allowing






34. Treaty that formed an alliance of the Eastern European countries behind the Iron Curtain; USSR - Albania - Bulgaria - Czechoslovakia - East Germany - Hungary - Poland - and Romania.






35. Willy Brandt's policy of 'opening toward the east' that increased relations between West and East Germany in 1972.






36. An oversight institution within the EU. It is staffed by one individual from each member-country and monitors the implementation of EU budgets and policies.






37. The conflict between Communist North Korea and Non-Communist South Korea. The United Nations (led by the United States) helped South Korea. This war prompted the US to suggest re-arming Germany - although the idea was rejected.






38. Czech playwright that called for the independence of Czechoslovakia by 1989; became the first President of Czechoslovakia and the first President of the Czech Republic in 1993.






39. Chancellor of Germany in 1949; the former mayor of Cologne and a long-time anti-Nazi - who began his long - highly successful democratic rule; helped regain respect for Germany.






40. Conflict between France and Algeria involving separation and decolonization. The civil war led to Frances' Fifth Republic and Algeria's independence. (1954-62)






41. A republic established in 1949 from the zones of Germany occupied by the British and French and Americans after the German defeat; reunified with East Germany in 1990.






42. Spanish general whose armies took control of Spain in 1939 - and who ruled as a Fascist dictator until his death (1892-1975).






43. A failed 1981 coup d'etat in which Antonio Tejero and other military officers took the Spanish Congress of Deputies hostage - and demanded the King install a military government. Juan Carlos I instead stood by the new constitution - and the next day






44. July 26 - 1956 - Egyptian President Nasser nationalized the Suez Canal. British - French and Israeli forces attacked Egypt - but were held back until the UN forced a withdrawal.






45. Chancellor of Germany in 1949; the former mayor of Cologne and a long-time anti-Nazi - who began his long - highly successful democratic rule; helped regain respect for Germany.






46. A body of treaties - law and court judgments which operates alongside the legal systems of the European Union's member states.






47. An international organization of European countries formed after World War II to reduce trade barriers and increase cooperation among its members.






48. July 26 - 1956 - Egyptian President Nasser nationalized the Suez Canal. British - French and Israeli forces attacked Egypt - but were held back until the UN forced a withdrawal.






49. 'Restructuring -' a policy initiated by Mikhail Gorbachev that involved restructuring of the social and economic status quo in communist Russia towards a market based economy and society.






50. 'Restructuring -' a policy initiated by Mikhail Gorbachev that involved restructuring of the social and economic status quo in communist Russia towards a market based economy and society.