Europe and the Modern World

Flashcards covering key terms and definitions related to the lecture on European history, nationalism, and global influence.

Liberal Democracy

A system of government that institutionalizes majority rule and equality under the law.

Nationalism

An identity learned from family, community, schools, and the media, often distorting the truth to glorify historical figures.

Brexit

The withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union, a significant global challenge.

Social Democracy

An economic system combining free-market principles with extensive social benefits and substantial government regulation.

Imagined Communities

A term used to describe the social constructs of national identities that exist in the minds of individuals.

Decolonization

The process by which colonies become independent from colonial powers, particularly significant at the end of the 20th century.

Marshall Plan

A U.S. program providing $13 billion of aid to Western European economies from 1948 to 1952.

Print-Capitalism

The convergence of capitalism and print technology that shaped modern national identities and communities.

Self-Determination

The principle that nations should have the right to govern themselves and determine their political status.

European Union (EU)

A political and economic union of European countries established to promote integration and free trade.