CAS IR 271 Chapter Notes - Chapter 3-4: Economic Collapse, Reagan Doctrine, Arms Control
30 Jul 2018
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Influence western civilization one set of laws for a very diverse group of people: breaks into three parts: western (frankish) europe, eastern (orthodox) europe & Middle east (muslim) (cid:403) 30 years war (1618-48: seems to be about religion . But want to get rid of protestant challenge to. Papal authority: nationalist sentiments emerge- much of europe speaks german, result peace of westphalia can no longer interfere in other countries (cid:402) Great powers" emerge- economically and militarily strongest with relatively large territory and populations. Common goal: prevent a single power from dominating system: xvii century european wars the age of reason wars between countries, not religions, two revolutions (cid:402) american revolution (1776-83)- little impact in europe, but bankrupts. France b/c send over artillery, soldiers, supplies (cid:402) french revolution (1789-93)- nobility upset at raised taxes, struck terror in the crowned heads of europe.
