10 Major Events in Western Europe's History
Italian Renaissance: An era in Italy of science, art, and philosophy. Caused by Italian thinkers declaring a rebirth and gave rise many great paintings, sculptures, and inventions. Occurred from 14th century to 1545.
Irish War of Independence: In 1919, a war started between Ireland and Great Britain, the War of Independence. It ended in 1921 with Ireland gaining independence. The cause was a desire for a free and sovereign nation.
Fall of France: From May 10th to June 24th, Germany invaded France. On June 25th, France surrendered. The effect was a collapse in the French economy.
Liberation of Paris: After four years of German occupation, on August 25th 1944, Paris was liberated. The cause was to free Paris and the effects was a France no longer under German occupation.
October 5th Revolution: On October 5th 1910, a coup d'etat overthrew the monarchy and replaced it with a republic. The cause was inefficiency in the monarchy and the effects was a unstable government.
Brexit: A decision by the UK to leave the EU in June 2016. The cause was distrust for the EU and the effects were a 30 year low for the pound and a shocked economy.
Irish War of Independence: In 1919, a war started between Ireland and Great Britain, the War of Independence. It ended in 1921 with Ireland gaining independence. The cause was a desire for a free and sovereign nation.
Fall of France: From May 10th to June 24th, Germany invaded France. On June 25th, France surrendered. The effect was a collapse in the French economy.
Liberation of Paris: After four years of German occupation, on August 25th 1944, Paris was liberated. The cause was to free Paris and the effects was a France no longer under German occupation.
October 5th Revolution: On October 5th 1910, a coup d'etat overthrew the monarchy and replaced it with a republic. The cause was inefficiency in the monarchy and the effects was a unstable government.
Brexit: A decision by the UK to leave the EU in June 2016. The cause was distrust for the EU and the effects were a 30 year low for the pound and a shocked economy.