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Eastern Europe

Eastern Europe is the eastern half of the European continent which had been aligned with the Soviet Union during the Cold War. It is made up primarily of Slavic Countries, Hungary, and the Baltic States. The post-Soviet transition for democracy has been successful in some Eastern European States, but more difficult in those closer to Russia.

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Why was eastern Europe communist?

west Germany cut of from east Germany by the Berlin wall forcing east Germany to become a communist country.

How did nationalism cause unrest in the balkans in the late 1800s?

all the different groups within the Ottoman and Austrailian-Hungary Empires began to press for independence.

What was the first Eastern European country to join the EU?

The first Eastwards enlargement wave was in May 2004, with Hungary, Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovenia and the three Baltic States joining the Union. Any of those countries is Eastern but Central.

Eastern European countries are Ukraine, Russia, Moldova, Belarus, none of them has joined yet.

How is the climate of western Europe different from eastern Europe?

Western Europe is far more developed, less corruptable (though this is not to say Eastern Europe is corruptable, just less than Western Europe), and less powerful (economically wise and most likely military wise as well). Western Europe has also been more involved in foreign affairs in the global world.

Why did dictators gain power in much of eastern Europe?

The eastern European states tended to be smaller, poorer, and with less stable central governments that could be easily overtaken by a coup d'etat. Generally, these dictatorships were able to move in and take control of the military and there was little the people of the countries could do about it.

What was the impact of the Treaty of Versailles in eastern Europe?

two primary effects: establishing the League of Nations; assigning blame for the war and imposing reparations on Germany

What are all the eastern European countries?

This list is subjective. However, these countries are commonly included in eastern Europe: Belarus, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Moldova, Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Ukraine, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo,Republic of Macedonia, Greece Montenegro, Serbia and Turkey, Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia.

What are two reasons why communist regimes in eastern Europe collapsed in 1989?

Some reasons:

  1. Economic stagnation of the USSR.
  2. Failure of glasnost and perestroika policies.
  3. Soviet loss in Afghanistan.
  4. Failure to stop revolutions and separation of Eastern European states.

How did absolutism differ between Western and Eastern Europe?

In western Europe absolutism was enforced as opposed to Eastern Europe where there was some form of absolutism but not to a full extent it was leaning more towards serfdom.

What effects the climate in eastern Europe?

Polution effected eastern Europe's climate because of the cities around it.

Which part of eastern Europe are sparsely or less populated?

which parts of eastern europe are sparsely or less populated

The eastern European revolutions of 1989 are best characterized as?

The Eastern European revolutions of 1989 are best characterized as a wave of peaceful uprisings that led to the collapse of communist regimes across the region. Fueled by widespread discontent with authoritarian rule, economic hardship, and a desire for democratic reforms, these revolutions often involved mass protests and civil resistance. Notably, events such as the fall of the Berlin Wall symbolized the broader shift towards democracy and the end of the Cold War era. Ultimately, the revolutions marked a significant turning point in European history, paving the way for the integration of Eastern European countries into the European Union and NATO.

Which Counties are in Eastern Europe?

Russia

Estonia

Latvia

Lithuania

Belarus

Poland

Czech Republic

Slovakia

Hungary

Slovenia

Croatia

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Montenegro

Serbia

Kosovo

Albania

Macedonia

Cyprus

Turkey

Georgia

Azerbaijan

Kazakhstan

Bulgaria

Romania

Moldova

Ukraine

How did Eastern Europe and Russia come into contact with the Byzantine Empire?

Part of the Byzantine Empire was in the southern part of Eastern Europe, in the Balkan Peninsula (the states of the former Yugoslavia, Romania, Bulgaria, Albania and Greece. The Byzantines lost most of this area due to Slav invasions, primarily the Bulgars and the Croats.

Russia did not exist back then. The most important state in that area was the Kievan Rus, centred on the city of Kiev in Ukraine. The Kievan Rus and the Byzantines developed a trading relationship. Goods were transported across the Black Sea. The increasingly powerful Rus attacked the empire and even Constantinople several times. Their relationship improved with a marriage between the daughter of an emperor and Vladimir the great. The Byzantines also promoted conversion to Orthodox Christianity. However, attacks on the empire still occurred at times, as the Rus tried to compete with the Byzantines as a power.

Who are the Slavs and why are they an important part of the population of Eastern Europe?

The Slavs are one of the major language groups of Europe. The Slavs occupy much of Eastern Europe. They are important because there are so many of them.

Russia is the largest Slavic nation. Others are (from north to south):

Poland, Belarus, Czech Republic, Slovakia, All of former Yugoslavia except Kosovo (Yugoslavia = southern Slavs), Ukraine and Bulgaria.

Non-slavic nations in Eastern Europe include Finland, the Baltic states (Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania), Hungary and Romania.

What are the revolts in eastern Europe?

The revolts in Eastern Europe are reference to three political uprising against that countries current governments. There three revolts are 1)1953 East Germany Uprising, 2) Hungarian Revolution 1956 and 3) Prague Spring and 1968 invasion of Czechoslovakia.