Europe during the 20th century

First decate, a peaceful Europe 1945-1959

• France , Luxembourg , Italy, the Nertherlands, Belguim and Germany

• March 25, 1957- Treaty of Rome -> economic european community -> « Common market » -> No taxes (goods and services could cross borders freely)

• Creation of UNO – Cold war  

• Rock’n roll- jeans

Second decate, The 1960’s

• Period of economic growth

• The beatlesmania

• July 21, 1969 -> Landing on the Moon

1970 – 1979

• Growing community – The first enlargment

• Denmark , Ireland , United Kingdom

• December 10, 1974 -> creation of the Europe Developmeent found (money is transferred from rich country to poor country)

• 1973 -> oil crisis

• End of dictatory in Spain and Portugal

• Terrorist attack during Munich Olympic games

• Dumbell Pant = pontalon patte d’éléphant

• Hippie / punk movement

• Walkman

1980-1989   the changing face of Europe

• 1st January 1981-  Greece
• 1st January 1986 - Spain – Portugal

• Chernobyl nuclear plant meltdown

• Fall of berlin wall

1990 – 1999  Europe without frontiers

• Austria, Finland ,and Sweden

• Treaty of Maastrich -> E.C become the Europe Union -> single currency is set

• January 1, 1993- The Single Market freedoms for good, services, people and money

• 11 countries

• Gulf war

• Internet, Mobile phone

• French Touch -> movement of electronic music

2000 – 2013    New currency

• December 1 , 2000 -> charter of fundamental right

• January 1, 2002 -> Euro coins and banknotes realeased in 12 countries

• December 1 , 2009 -> the treaty of Lisbon (more security )

• Septembre 11, 2001 -> terrorist attack on the twins tower

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