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More Chinese Vocab
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Get More Spanish Cards!
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Conversational Basics
The fundamental words and phrases you'll need to carry on a basic conversation in Spanish. For more flashcards of this type, find the complete Spanish product on the Brainscape market.
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People and Family
The most essential Spanish words and phrases about people. For more flashcards of this type, find the complete Spanish product on the Brainscape market.
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Objects, Places, and Time
Valuable Spanish words and phrases to help you describe your surroundings! For more flashcards of this type, find the complete Spanish product on the Brainscape market.
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Get More Spanish Vocab Cards!
Find out where to get the full version of Brainscape's Spanish Vocab Genius!
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Get More Spanish Verbs Cards!
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Gmail Keyboard Shortcuts
Learn the most useful Gmail keyboard shortcuts and increase your productivity. Note that most of these can only be used when the cursor is not already in a text field.
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Browser Keyboard Shortcuts
Learn the most useful browser keyboard shortcuts and increase your productivity.
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Google Spreadsheet Keyboard Shortcuts
Learn the most useful Google spreadsheet keyboard shortcuts and increase your productivity.
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Want More MLB?
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Want More NHL?
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EMPTY Periodic Table Trends
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Bonding (DELETE)
From the various types of bonds to molecular shapes and properties, use these cards to master the topic of chemical bonding as tested on the MCAT.
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Advanced Vocab Words
Some great sample flashcards from our SAT, GRE, and Vocab Junkie products.
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U.S. Constitution
The basics you should know about the U.S. Constitution. This is just part of Brainscape's overall U.S. Government Crash Course.
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Cooking Terms A-D
A "taste" of the cooking terms you could be learning with Brainscape's full Gourmet Food Crash Course
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Spanish Lesson 1
Nouns, adjectives, articles, pronouns, gender, and the verb SER ("to be").
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U.S. Constitution
The basics you should know about the U.S. Constitution. This is just part of Brainscape's overall U.S. Government Crash Course.
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Spanish Lesson 1
Nouns, adjectives, articles, pronouns, gender, and the verb SER ("to be").
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Present Tense
Quickly learn to conjugate the most useful German verbs in the present tense. The present tense in German is used to talk about ongoing actions and conditions, habitual actions, and fixed events in the future. Ex: "Ich spreche drei Sprachen" (I speak three languages)
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Present Perfect Tense
Become proficient in using the present perfect tense by drilling yourself on the conjugations of the most important verbs in German. The present perfect is the tense most commonly used to talk about past events in spoken German. Ex: "Ich habe schon gegessen" (I already ate)
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Past Perfect Tense
Study the past perfect tense of the most important verbs in German and master their conjugations. The past perfect tense is used to describe an action that took place before a certain point of time in the past. Ex: "Ich hatte den Bericht vor der Besprechung gelesen" (I had read the report before the meeting)
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Future Tense
Train yourself to conjugate the most useful German verbs in the future tense. The future is used to express an intention, assumption, or hope for the future. Ex: "Morgen werde ich einen Schneemann bauen" (Tomorrow, I will build a snowman)
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Future Perfect Tense
Learn to conjugate the most useful German verbs in the future perfect tense. The future perfect expresses an assumption about or hope for something that will happen at a certain point of time in the future. Ex: "Nächste Woche werde ich umgezogen sein" (Next week, I will have moved)
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Subjunctive I
Drill yourself to internalize the subjunctive I conjugations of the most useful German verbs. The subjunctive I is used in (stylistically elevated) indirect speech in German. Ex: "Er sagt ich sei schön" (He says I am beautiful)
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Subjunctive II
Use these flashcards to master the subjunctive II conjugations of the most useful German verbs. The subjunctive II in German is used in indirect speech, to express unreal hopes, dreams, and statements, or in formal or careful inquiries and statements. Ex: "Ich wünschte ich wäre reich" (I wish I were rich)
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Lesson 1
Nouns, adjectives, articles, pronouns, gender, and the verb SER ("to be").
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Lesson 3
Numbers, school, and the present tense of the verb IR ("to go")
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Lesson 2
Regular -ar, -er, and -ir verbs in the present tense
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Lesson 4
Adjectives to describe physical and mental state, and the common verb ESTAR
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Lesson 5
The present progressive verb tense, common prepositions to describe location, and relationship
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Lesson 6
Possessive adjectives and pronouns, diminutives, family relationships, and the common verb TENER ("to have")
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Lesson 7
Common irregular verbs in the present tense
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Lesson 8
More irregular present tense verbs, with focus on the common verbs HACER ("to do/make"), DECIR ("to say"), VENIR ("to come"), and OIR ("to hear")
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Lesson 9
Weather, comparatives, and more usage of the verb HACER ("to do/make")
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Lesson 10
The immediate future tense and some useful vocabulary to describe foods and restaurant activities
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Lesson 11
The prepositions POR vs PARA and some more restaurant vocabulary
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Lesson 12
Telling time, days, months, and ordinal numbers
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Lesson 13
The preterite (past) verb tense, "here" and "there" recap, and demonstrative adjectives
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Lesson 14
Direct and indirect objects, reflexive verbs, and body parts
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Lesson 15
The imperfect (past) verb tense, and the verb ACABAR ("to have just")
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Lesson 16
GUSTAR ("to like") and similar verbs, clothing, colors, and other key vocabulary
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Lesson 17
Common verbs irregular in the preterite (past) tense
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Lesson 18
The imperative verb tense, transportation, and directions
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Lesson 19
A quick introduction to the conditional and present perfect verb tenses.
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Super Bowl Champions
Use this deck to learn every Super Bowl champion ever!
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NFL MVPs
Use this deck to drill yourself on every Associated Press NFL MVP award winner.
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#1 NFL Draft Picks
Learn all the number one overall draft picks in NFL history!
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NFL Records
Learn about NFL records and record holders! (All statistics as of October 2011.)
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NFL Teams
Can you name all of the teams in the NFL?
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NFL Nicknames
Drill yourself on all of your favorite players' nicknames and become the most knowledgeable football fan in the room.
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NFL Trivia
Use this deck to boost your knowledge of NFL trivia. Learn about team and player achievements, significant individual award winners, and fun facts.
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World Series Champions
Name all of the MLB World Series Champions!
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MLB MVPs
Learn all of the MLB Most Valuable Players!
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#1 MLB Draft Picks
Learn all of Major League Baseball's #1 draft picks!
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MLB Records
Use this deck to drill yourself on all the most important all-time MLB records.
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MLB Teams
Can you name all of the teams in the MLB?
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MLB Nicknames
Learn all of your favorite MLB players' nicknames!
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MLB Trivia
Use this deck to boost your knowledge of MLB trivia. Learn about team and player achievements, significant award winners, and fun facts.
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Vocab Junkie - Set 1
Learn this group of tough but common English vocab words - in chunks of 10 at a time. Just rate your confidence on each word, and it will repeat in an interval of time optimized for your brain's maximum retention.
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Vocab Junkie - Set 2
Learn this group of tough but common English vocab words - in chunks of 10 at a time. Just rate your confidence on each word, and it will repeat in an interval of time optimized for your brain's maximum retention.
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Vocab Junkie - Set 3
Learn this group of tough but common English vocab words - in chunks of 10 at a time. Just rate your confidence on each word, and it will repeat in an interval of time optimized for your brain's maximum retention.
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Vocab Junkie - Set 4
Learn this group of tough but common English vocab words - in chunks of 10 at a time. Just rate your confidence on each word, and it will repeat in an interval of time optimized for your brain's maximum retention.
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Vocab Junkie - Set 5
Learn this group of tough but common English vocab words - in chunks of 10 at a time. Just rate your confidence on each word, and it will repeat in an interval of time optimized for your brain's maximum retention.
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Vocab Junkie - Set 6
Learn this group of tough but common English vocab words - in chunks of 10 at a time. Just rate your confidence on each word, and it will repeat in an interval of time optimized for your brain's maximum retention.
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Vocab Junkie - Set 7
Learn this group of tough but common English vocab words - in chunks of 10 at a time. Just rate your confidence on each word, and it will repeat in an interval of time optimized for your brain's maximum retention.
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Vocab Junkie - Set 8
Learn this group of tough but common English vocab words - in chunks of 10 at a time. Just rate your confidence on each word, and it will repeat in an interval of time optimized for your brain's maximum retention.
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English Word Elements
Learn 100 useful words to help you become more articulate. Half of these flashcards show you a common English vocabulary word and ask you for its definition, while the other half show you a definition and ask you which word it describes. Cards are appended with sample sentences and synonyms.
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National Capitals - Americas
Painlessly learn and remember the capitals of the countries of the Americas.
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National Capitals - Europe
Painlessly learn and remember the capitals of the countries of Europe.
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National Capitals - Asia
Painlessly learn and remember the capitals of the countries of Asia.
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National Capitals - Africa
Painlessly learn and remember the capitals of the countries of Africa.
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National Capitals - Oceania
Painlessly learn and remember the capitals of the countries of Oceania.
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The Home Front During the War
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LEED Basics 2
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Foundations of the U.S. Government
Beginning with Greco-Roman principles of democracy through the Articles of Confederation system, this deck examines the underpinnings of the American political system.
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The Constitution
This deck covers America’s most important governing document, the Constitution. Important concepts such as the separation of powers, checks and balances, and the Constitution’s structure are examined.
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Federalism
The constitutional division of powers between federal and state governments is a hallmark of the American political system. Study how the federalist system developed, the varying types of federalism, and how federalism operates today.
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Public Opinion
Study the factors that shape public opinion and how those factors influence political decision-making and outcomes.
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Political Participation
Learn the principles underlying political participation and how those principles affect political behavior.
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Political Parties
Some of the most important institutions in the American political system are political parties. This deck examines the history, nature, and function of political parties in the U.S. political system.
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Campaigns and Elections
The Constitution instituted elections as a regular function of the American political system. Important concepts such as voting rights, political campaigns, primaries, and balloting are covered in this deck.
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Interest Groups
Interest groups play an ever increasing role in the American political landscape. This deck examines what interest groups are, what they do, and how they influence political decision-making.
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The Media
Discover how the mass media evolved and developed into a powerful linkage institution connecting the citizenry to the government.
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Congress
From fewer than 75 members in 1789, the U.S. Congress has grown to 435 members today. This deck examines Congress’ constitutional role, how legislation is enacted, and Congress’ organizational structure.
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The Presidency
The role of the President in the American political system has grown exponentially since the days of George Washington. This deck describes the powers and privileges of the Presidency, its Constitutional underpinnings, and the role the President plays in the American political system.
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The Bureaucracy
Pundits have said that “the bureaucracy is expanding to meet the needs of the bureaucracy.” This deck describes the growth, function, and role played by the bureaucracy.
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The Judiciary
The American judiciary operates as a dual court system. Learn about how the judiciary is structured, how it works, and its decision-making powers.
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Civil Rights
Each American is granted fundamental civil rights under the Constitution. This deck examines these rights, the Constitutional guarantees, and the Supreme Court cases that have shaped the modern understanding of civil rights.
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Civil Liberties
This deck traces judicial interpretations of American civil liberties such as freedom of speech, freedom of assembly, and the rights of minority groups and women, and the effect of those decisions on the American people.
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Domestic and Economic Policy
Increasingly, Americans have looked to the federal government to lead the way on domestic and economic policy. This deck reviews the fundamental domestic and economic concerns of the federal government and how government policies are transformed into action.
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Foreign and Military Policy
As the world’s sole remaining superpower, the United States plays a unique role on the global stage. This deck examines how the federal government has translated foreign policy challenges into concrete decisions and actions overseas.
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The Late Middle Ages
This deck describes the state of religion, culture, and government in the Late Middle Ages.
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The Renaissance
The Renaissance began in Italy before spreading northward to influence the rest of Europe. This deck covers the Renaissance’s birth in Italy, its cultural underpinnings, and its effect throughout Europe.
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The Age of Exploration
In the 15th century, powerful states began to develop with significant power concentrated in the hands of monarchs. This deck covers the growth of these powerful monarchies and their exploratory efforts in both Asia and the New World.
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The Reformation
Challenges to the Catholic Church’s hegemonic power over European religious life began in earnest with Martin Luther’s 95 Theses. This deck reviews the growth of the Reformation, leading lights such as Luther and Calvin, and the Catholic Church’s Counter-Reformation.
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The Wars of Religion
Disputes between Protestants and Catholics were not merely questions of religious doctrine, but became temporal conflicts. This deck reviews the fearful carnage that ensued from wars between religious factions, culminating in the Thirty Years’ War.
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The Growth of Constitutionalism
The end of the Thirty Years’ War brought about the modern nation-state. This deck describes the birth of constitutional government in the Dutch Republic and England.
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Absolutism in France
According to legend, France's King Louis XIV said, “L'État, c'est moi." This deck reviews the growth of the monarchy in France as an atypical form of absolutist government.
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The Enlightenment
In the 17th and 18th centuries, the seeds sown during the Renaissance began to flower as new scientific methodology took hold. This deck covers the Scientific Revolution's luminaries such as Bacon and Newton, as well as the growth of the Enlightenment's emphasis on reason.
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Eastern Europe & Balance of Power
Much like France, Eastern Europe developed its own system of absolutism. Monarchs such as Frederick the Great, Marie Therese, and Catherine the Great ruled as enlightened despots, coupling the Enlightenment’s principle of rational government with absolutism. This deck, which reviews the growth of Russia, Austria, and Prussia, also introduces the concept of balance of power, which would guide European diplomacy for centuries.
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The French Revolution
Like nothing before or since, the French Revolution marked a new chapter in the evolution of Europe. This deck describes the causes of the French Revolution, its outbreak and excesses, and the rise and fall of Napoleon Bonaparte.
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The Concert of Europe
After the defeat of France in the Napoleonic Wars, the major European powers worked together to maintain peace and harmony on the Continent. This deck covers the diplomatic efforts to ensure that conservatism and gradual change remained triumphant in European affairs, as well as the Revolutions of 1848.
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The Industrial Revolution
The Industrial Revolution, the increased urbanization of industrial societies, posed challenges and presented opportunities for both government and culture. This deck reviews the efforts of civil authorities to cope with the challenges of industrialization, the rise of realism, and the efforts of political theorists to respond to the new challenges.
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Nationalism & Realpolitik
As the nations of Italy and Germany unified, nationalism and realpolitik dominated European diplomacy and national rhetoric. This deck covers the Italian and German reunification, the rise of nationalism, and the troubling portents for Europe’s future.
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The Road to the Great War
In the late 19th century, Europe enjoyed peace and prosperity, but troubling currents would soon lead to the outbreak of the Great War. This deck covers the important trends of the late 19th century, including both scientific advancements and Russian domestic troubles.
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World War One
The First World War rocked the European psyche and changed the landscape of Europe. This deck describes imperialism, the outbreak of war, and the results of four years of total war.
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Europe After Versailles
The First World War was supposed to be the “war that ended all wars,” but the Treaty of Versailles created more problems than it solved. This deck covers the period of the 1920s and the problems that arose out of efforts to treat the trauma of the First World War.
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World War Two
The Second World War laid waste to much of Europe. This deck reviews the rise of totalitarianism, the ineffectual nature of the League of Nations, and the six years of total war.
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The Cold War
After the Second World War’s end, the Soviet Union emerged as the dominant power in Europe, countered only by the United States' protection of Western European democracies. This deck describes the Cold War and its effect on European government.
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Europe in the Post-Soviet Era
The collapse of the Soviet Union and the rise of the European Union presented both opportunities and challenges for European government. This deck reviews the events which led to the collapse of the Soviet Union, the establishment of close cooperation between the powers of Western Europe, and the challenges facing Europe in the 21st century.
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