AP European History Flashcards: Migration and Immigration
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Contrast the general European sentiment towards migrant workers in the 1960s versus the late 1970s.
In the 1960s, migrant workers were drawn by a booming economy, but by the late 1970s, they faced hostility and blame due to an economic downturn.
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Contrast the general European sentiment towards migrant workers in the 1960s versus the late 1970s.
In the 1960s, migrant workers were drawn by a booming economy, but by the late 1970s, they faced hostility and blame due to an economic downturn.
How did post-WWII immigration alter Europe's religious makeup?
Increased immigration, particularly from Asia and Africa, introduced greater religious diversity to the continent, challenging its traditionally uniform religious landscape.
What was a political effect of the increased anti-immigrant sentiment in Europe after the 1970s?
Extreme nationalist political parties, such as the French National Front, gained support by capitalizing on anti-immigrant feelings.
French National Front
An example of an extreme nationalist political party in Europe that targeted migrant workers and gained prominence amid the anti-immigrant agitation following the 1970s economic downturn.
From which main regions did migrant workers arrive in western and central Europe after World War II?
Migrant workers primarily came from southern Europe, Asia, and Africa.
What are the two main effects of post-WWII migration to Europe mentioned in the text?
The two main effects are changes to Europe's religious makeup and the rise of anti-immigrant political agitation following economic decline.
What societal conflict emerged as a result of Europe's changing religious diversity after WWII?
The new religious makeup caused significant debate and conflict over the role of religion in social and political life.
How did the economic downturn of the 1970s affect attitudes towards migrant workers in Europe?
Following the economic downturn, migrant workers, who were previously welcomed, often became targets of anti-immigrant agitation and were blamed for economic problems.
Explain the relationship between economic conditions and the rise of extreme nationalist parties in post-war Europe.
Economic downturns, like the one in the 1970s, created social tension that extreme nationalist parties exploited by blaming immigrants, thereby gaining political power.
What was a primary cause of immigration to western and central Europe during the 1950s and 1960s?
Sustained economic growth created a high demand for labor, which drew migrant workers from southern Europe, Asia, and Africa to fill jobs.