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Accelerating Change in the West

Accelerating Change in the West. From 1000-1300. High Middle Ages in Europe. A Time of Great Progress. After many years of invasions, a time of relative peace Population of Europe grew from 35 million to 80 million from 1000-1340 New land settled, forests cleared

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Accelerating Change in the West

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  1. Accelerating Change in the West From 1000-1300

  2. High Middle Ages in Europe

  3. A Time of Great Progress • After many years of invasions, a time of relative peace • Population of Europe grew from 35 million to 80 million from 1000-1340 • New land settled, forests cleared • Extensive trade began amongst European nations • From 1000-1200, European women for the first time became very highly active in many urban professions

  4. Foundations of Modern Europe • Modern urban centers such as London and Paris emerge • Government began to shift from feudal decentralized government to more modern structure • Modern distinct European cultures began to separate and develop, forming the basis of modern day countries like Great Britain, Spain, France, Scandinavian countries, Russia, and other central and eastern countries.

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