Summary: Shifting European Landscape

Chapter 9 Summary
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Chapter 9 Summary
Chapter 9, titled ''the shifting European landscape'' delicately explains the reformation of the European society after World War 2. America lies in the middle of the historical analysis because of the pivotal role it had played in ending World War 2. The American perspective is more highlighted compared to the rest of the country. The conclusion is that America's involvement or lack of it in global affairs was pivotal in determining the growth and development throughout Europe and America. The chapter touches on a myriad of issues ranging from social, political, and economic reforms. An overview of the chapter would prove that how a nation and groups of nations decided to change their political, social, or economic had direct outcomes in how other nations operate. The historical analysis is keen on the accuracy of the years and the names of the people involved in the tussle of power from the twentieth to the twenty-first century. The authors also give intricate details of how deals were formed and the tactics that nations used to show their power and influence over the western European and eastern European nations.
Before World War 2, the United States had the policy of remaining neutral in international affairs, and it could only engage in conflicts that directly affected its economic or political peace. However, the United States' unprecedented way ended World War 2 indicated that it had had the strongest military power. After the war, the European region started its economic transformation to ensure the citizens did not continue suffering. France, Britain, and Germany were joining forces and restructuring their ...