Germany

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In Germany, the first people to inhabit its lands was around 500 BCE. though out it's history, Germany has been controlled by: many different ruler, dukes, empires, and political parties. from about 500 ACE to about 1800 ACE many dukes were constantly fighting over "their" part of Germany. After the Peace of Westphalia, Germany wanted to make Austria a reliable ally. Austria, which is a smaller germantic state, is located south east of present day Germany.Up until 1949, the amount of land Germany controlled was significantly different. Before World War II, and Hitlers rein of power, Germany was in a Depression; one much drastic than our own But during the Nazi era, Hitler took his empire and started to control much of Eastern Europe. Hitler eventually lost the war, and committed stateside. after the war, both the United States, and Soviet Union claimed their parts of Germany.The border between West Germany (democratic, United States) and East Germany (communist, Soviet Union) was very controversial. with this, the Soviets put a 20ft wall to deviated the two, they called this wall *Wait For Suspense* The Berlin Wall. This wall was eventually destroyed in 1989, with the fall of the Soviet Union. || History Timeline =__Country Stats:__= Capitol- Berlin Average income- 34,200 Land Area- 348,672 km || The flag of germany has basically been the same throughout its history, with some minor variations. The adoption of the current Flag of Germany was in 1949, with the introduction of the new constitution. The flag is divided into three equal parts. the top, black, the middle, red, and bottom, gold. They all have different meanings. The black and gold are related the represent, the country of Austria. the reason the black and gold are used for this is because, the Austrian Empire was often referred to as the Black and gold Empire. the red symbolizes the Hanstes league. || __Historical Enemies__ Most Germans are very obedient. In Germany crimes are not taken such as one to whomever you did it to, but as to society. Germans, after World War II, have always grown up with this mentality.Since the Germans have different customs and cultures, in turn they have different table manners. At home they: rarely use their hands, and rely on utensils, they do not put a hand in their lap while eating, but have both arms rested on the table between the wrist, and elbow. They often compliment it tastes good, rather than not saying anything if it does not. Germans are much more conservative with their usage of money. || Traditional Clothing In Germany, they have a different style of clothing than we would be typically used to. Germany women wear what is called a dirndl. a Dirndl is a traditional German dress. This dress is not a regular dress but rather, a combination of skirts, aprons, and other clothing articles to compile into one dress. these dresses are often suddle colors, with not as much brightness. On the apron instead of a bow, if there is a knot, this means that women is married. The men in Germany wear what is called Lederhosen. Lederhosen is an outfit consisting of leather pants, with suspenders, and a shirt made of linen material. they call this shirt Tarcht. they use Leather pants, because of the ruggedness and durability. the reason Tarcht is used is, because of its inexpensive cost. || This is a picture of wienersnitzel; this a common German dish, like our hamburger, in which a cut of meat is pounded flat, breaded, then fried in lard. The Germans have three main meals a day, the are called: Frühstück (breakfast), Mittagessen (lunch), and Abendbrot (dinner). Some of the common foods eaten at breakfast are a hot drink, my be tea or coffee, breads with various spreads, a form of protein, and a form of cereal or muesli (oats soaked in milk topped with fruit). for lunch the Germans tend to eat a meat, wether it be chicken or pork, buttered vegetables, worst (sausage) potato salad, and rice or noodles. Dinner, often considered the lightest meal of the day, often consists of cheeses, whole grain bread, sliced meats, worst, and a salad/soup, with typically sparkling water or juice to drink.With this, they also eat several meals in between the main ones, some of these include: Pausenbrot (a morning snack for school children), Zwischenmahlzeit (a morning snack for adults). Kaffee and Kuchen (similar to the English tea time). some of the common food items they eat with this are cake, muesli, cheeses, and breads. The reason they do this is to prevent over eating at the main meals. Since the Germans have different customs and cultures, in turn they have different table manners. At home they: rarely use their hands, and rely on utensils, they do not put a hand in their lap while eating, but have both arms rested on the table between the wrist, and elbow. They often compliment it tastes good, rather than not saying anything if it does not. ALL ABOUT THE FOOD! ||
 * History Summary
 * 500-400 BCE Artifacts found date back to 5th-4th century BCE
 * 70 BCE Rhine river forms new boarder, between Germany and Roman Empire.
 * 486 ACE Merovech becomes absolute ruler of Germany
 * 675 ACE Christianity is brought to Germany
 * 786 ACE Charlemagne inherited the Frankish crown
 * 963 ACE Otto becomes a Duke, and starts his mission of control
 * 1124 ACE Henry V established Germany as a major monarchy power in Europe.
 * 1152 A Saxton family of Welf is elected as dukes following the death of Henry V
 * 1273 The Great Interregnum ends
 * 1356 Emperor Charles is Elected
 * 1516 Protestant reformation occurs with Martin Luther
 * 1530 Luyhrenisum is highly rejected
 * 1612 Maximilian II strengthens hold on Austria
 * 1618 Thirty Years War begins
 * 1648 End of Thirty years war; holy Roman Empire has very little control in Europe.
 * 1609-1700 Religious tensions build up
 * 1720 Charles VI tries to restore the holy Roman Empire in Germany, but fails. government goes back to the traditional Hasburg style Monarchy
 * 1792 France gains control of parts of south wester Germany for 30 years
 * 1814 German Federation is established, after the defeat of Napoleon
 * 1845 bad harvest times start, many die of lack of food.
 * 1849 German National assembly meets in Frankfurt
 * 1873 a great depression sweeps Germany
 * 1916 Germany engages in World War I Germany joins Axis Powers
 * 1919 a great depression starts in Germany, many people die of starvation
 * 1939 Adolf Hitler is put into power with the Nazi party
 * 1940 Germany engages in World War II
 * 1945 Nazi Germany is defeated; Hitler commits suicide
 * 1971 U.S.S.R. & U.S. both claims land in Germany
 * 1989 the Berlin wall is destroyed
 * || [[image:germany-location-map.jpg width="400" height="274" link="@http://www.mapsofworld.com/germany/germany-location-map.html"]]
 * [[image:gm-map.gif]] || Flag and significance [[image:germany-flag.gif]]
 * The Allied Powers In WWII (United States; United Kingdom; Soviet Union; France; Australia; New Zealand; India; Canada; Greece) 1933-1945
 * The Allied Powers in WWI (United States; United Kingdom; France; Russia) 1914-1918
 * United States, French, and United Kingdom during the German Democratic Republic's ( a puppet of the U.S.S.R.) control of eastern Germany
 * U.S.S.R. during the United States control of western Germany
 * France starting when they gain some of Germany's southern lands, then dying down after the 2nd world war. ||
 * Culture/Tradition

Luke Berringer

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