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This lesson delves into the geographical and historical significance of Eastern Europe, focusing on Poland, the Baltic Republics (Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania), and the Balkan countries. Key topics include Poland’s natural features such as the Carpathian Mountains and its Communist history, the Baltic Sea's importance, and the complexity of rebuilding in the Balkans post-conflict. The exploration also covers various regions, including Hungary, Slovakia, Romania, and Ukraine, highlighting cultural and economic aspects amidst challenges faced by these nations.
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Bellringer for 10/31/12 • Be seated and I will hand out your work in a moment.
The New Eastern Europe Chapter 7
Poland and the Baltic Republics Section 1
Poland • Bogs • Carpathian Mountains • Communist State • Gdansk • Acid rain • Warsaw • pope
The Baltic Republics • Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania • Baltic Sea • Poor, swampy land
Hungarians, Czechs, and Slovaks Section 2
Hungary—Land of the Magyars • Landlocked • Danube River • Nomads • Budapest
The Czech Republic • Spas • Prague
Slovakia • Privatize • Bratislava
Bellringer for 11/2/12 • “Be kind, Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a harder battle.” –Plato • Write a 3-5 sentence reaction to this quote.
Rebuilding the Balkan Countries Section 3
Rebuilding the Balkans • Balkan Peninsula • Romania, Bulgaria, Yugoslav republics, Albania
Romania • Consumer goods • Bucharest
Bulgaria • Sofia
Former Yugoslav Republics • Slovenia • Croatia • Zagreb • Bosnia and Herzegovina • Sarajevo • mosques • Serbia and Montenegro • Belgrade Kosovo • Macedonia • Skopje • Ethnic cleansing • refugees
Albania • Tirana
Ukraine, Belarus, and Moldova Section 4
Ukraine • Steppe • Dnieper River • Crimean Peninsula • Kiev
Belarus and Moldova • Potash • Minsk • Chisinau