9.15 Continuity and Change in the 20th and 21st Centuries

• What does continuity refer to in historical context?

  Persistence over time
• In historical context, change refers to significant alterations or developments
• Match the historical concept with its characteristic:

  Continuity ↔️ Stability

  Change ↔️ Transformation
• The cultural identity of France remained relatively continuous despite political changes in the 20th century.
• In post-1945 Europe, parliamentary democracies continue to be prevalent, with multi-party systems
• What core European values have remained significant despite social changes?

  Individualism, democracy, rule of law
• The commitment to economic integration has been a consistent feature of post-war Europe.
• Match the aspect of Europe with its state before and after 1945:

  Political Landscape ↔️ Fragmented states to united in the EU

  Ideology ↔️ Dominated by fascism to liberal democracy
• Change in historical analysis refers to significant alterations or developments
• What historical event illustrates significant change in Europe while retaining elements of continuity?

  French Revolution
• What evidence supports the continuity of economic integration in Europe after 1945?

  Expansion of the EU
• The integration of Europe into the EU exemplifies significant political and economic changes since 1945.
• One cause of continuity in historical contexts is cultural traditions
• Order the following factors contributing to continuity in historical analysis:

  1️⃣ Cultural traditions

  2️⃣ Institutional stability

  3️⃣ Political reforms
• Analyzing the causes and consequences of continuity and change involves understanding the factors that lead to persistence or alteration
• What are some potential causes of continuity in historical contexts?

  Cultural traditions
• Cultural traditions are a primary cause of continuity.
• Institutional stability can lead to continuity
• What is path dependence as a cause of continuity?

  Past choices influence future decisions
• Order the following factors that can cause change in historical contexts:

  1️⃣ External influences (e.g., globalization)

  2️⃣ Technological advancements

  3️⃣ Social movements
• How does globalization influence change in societies?

  By introducing new ideas
• Technological advancements are a significant cause of change
• Social movements can cause significant change in societies.
• What are the consequences of continuity in historical contexts?

  Stability, predictability
• Match the aspect with its causes and consequences:

  Continuity ↔️ Cultural traditions, institutional stability ||| Stability, predictability

  Change ↔️ External influences, technological advancements ||| Transformation, adaptation
• What is an example of continuity in Europe?

  Persistence of parliamentary democracies
• The rise of the European Union is an example of change
• Match the European region with its key characteristics:

  Western Europe ↔️ Robust parliamentary democracies ||| Advanced, market-driven economies ||| Individualism, secularism, liberalism

  Eastern Europe ↔️ Transitioning democracies, authoritarian legacies ||| Less advanced, moving towards market economies ||| Collectivism, traditional values persist
• What is a key continuity in Western Europe?

  Democratic principles