Germany
Definition
A country in Central Europe, known for its influential role in world history. It has been a key player in events such as the Protestant Reformation, both World Wars, and the Cold War.
Analogy
Think of Germany like a central hub in a busy airport. Just as many flights connect through this hub, many significant historical events have connections to Germany.
Related terms
Prussia: A historic region originating in Germany, which played a crucial role in shaping modern German and European history.
Holocaust: The systematic genocide of six million Jews by Nazi Germany during World War II.
Berlin Wall: A wall that divided East and West Berlin from 1961 to 1989 during the Cold War era. Its fall symbolized the end of Communist rule in Eastern Europe.
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Study guides (8)
AP World History: Modern - 5.3 Industrialization Begins
AP World History: Modern - 6.4 Global Economic Development from 1750 to 1900
AP World History: Modern - 7.2 Causes of World War I
AP World History: Modern - 7.5 Unresolved Tensions After World War I
AP World History: Modern - 7.6 Causes of World War II
AP World History: Modern - 7.7 Conducting World War II
AP World History: Modern - 7.9 Causation in Global Conflict
AP World History: Modern - 8.1 Setting the Stage for the Cold War and Decolonization
Practice Questions (8)
How were Germany and the Soviet Union related in the first few phases of WWII?
How did nationalism contribute to political changes in Italy and Germany during this period?
Which policy contributed most to tension between Great Britain and Germany before WWI?
What crucial strategy did Germany employ in its conduct during World War I?
How might world history be different if Germany hadn't suffered economic devastation due to war reparations following WWI?
What was a key difference between how Germany and Japan expanded their empires during World War II?
How might World War II's outcome be different had Germany successfully invaded Britain during Operation Sea Lion?
How did the collapse of communism in Eastern Europe impact Germany specifically?
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