Group Members
Berlin
-Capital of Germany
-1237 Was eventually taken as the year of founding of Berlin
-"Excavations from 2008 suggest that the city may be even older than was previously assumed: state archaeologists have discovered an oak beam that probably dates back to 1183."(Source)
- The 12th and 13th Centuries were the initial beginning and buildup of the city
-1307 Berlin and Cölln form a union together. They ran as independent cities under a united front. The advantages of this were that they looked larger to the outside community.
-By the early 1400's the combined population of Berlin and Cölln are around 8,000 people
-In 1576 nearly 4,000 people died of Bubonic Plague.
-Roughly around 1600 there was a combined population of only 12,000 people.
-1618-1648 Thirty Years War, This war was a major conflict in Central Europe(mainly current day Germany) that involved most of the European Countries. It started as a religious war, then shifted to a political power grab, between a few of the countries. When all was said and done, Berlin had lost a third of their houses and close to half of their entire population.
-In 1701 Elector Frederick III crowned himself King of Prussia and announced he had deemed Berlin the capital.
-1806 Napoleon and his troops march into Berlin and Occupy it with french reign until 1808.
-1809 Berlin is granted with the ability to self govern. They picked their first Mayoral candidate, who had to be approved by the king.
-1848 The german people revolt against the government because they are having their rights infringed upon. This war lasts less than a year.
-1869 Red Town Hall is built, still used to this day.
-1871 Berlin becomes the capital of the German Reich. This boost in political status, industrialization, and the economic boom of the next few decades give rise to many new businesses in the city. Berlin becomes the empire’s political, economic, and scientific capital(Source)
-1900- Berlin and surrounding areas amass a population of 2.5 Million People.
-1914-1918 Berlin's people are starving due to World War I going on. Massive strikes ensued.
-1929 The country is dramatically affected by the great depression, very similar to situations in the U.S. at the time.
-1933 Adolf Hitler intertwines Socialism into the German Political system. This is the end of Democracy.
1935-1936 Berlin creates the worlds first tv broadcast. In 1936 Berlin hosts the olympics.
-1939-World War II begins
-1945 Hitler commits suicide as World War II comes to an end for Berlin.
1961- Political and governmental controversies lead to the creation of the Berlin Wall.
-1989 Berlin wall comes down.
-1990- Unification takes place and Germany is given full sovereignty
1995- Berlins Constitution is approved and passed with a 75% approval rating.
-2006-Germany holds the World cup.
-2012-Berlin celebrates its 775th Anniversary
Brandenburg
-Outskirts and country land of and around Berlin.
-In the 7th Century Slavic people are in Brandenburg area.
-10th Century Henry the Fowler conquered the slavic people and took them under margraves control.
-16th and 17th Centuries Brandenburg has some very influential leaders and are fairly successful at land grabs. They grow increasingly in size.
-1700's Germany and Prussia become one forming the Kingdom of Prussia
-1881- Berlin is separated from the Province of Brandenburg
-1925- Brandenburg has a population of 2.5 Million
-1939-1945 World War II takes place and wipes out most of Brandenburg's Native german population.
-1947 Prussia falls
-1952 Brandenburg is divided into districts
1990- Brandenburg was reestablished but was devastated by joblessness and economic hard times. Reunification takes place.
Current day- All roads to Berlin go through the beautiful countryside of Brandenburg. The capital city is Potsdam. "People:Population (2013): 2,5 million Religions: 17.8% Protestants, 2.2% Roman Catholic, 78.9% no religious affiliation." (Source)
Berlin
As you know we are comparing between Berlin and Brandenburg.
I will talk about the populations and the biggest cities on these two states:-
First, let me introduce Berlinto you. “Berlin is the capital city of Germany and one of the 16 states of Germany. With a population of 3.5 million people, Berlin is Germany's largest city.” Also. Berlin is one of the most multiculturalcities where that carrying foreign passports are more than 470,000 people of the3.4 million people citizenship. There are long periods of time since the residentsof more than 184 countries. In additions, Berlin is located to the east ofGermany in central Europe. However, it is the second biggest city in Europe after Landen city.
Brandenburg.
Second state is Brandenburg, “It lies in the east of the country and is one of the federal states that was re-created in 1990 upon the reunification of the former West Germany and East Germany. Brandenburg surrounds but does not include the national capital and city-state Berlin”. However, the captil of the state is Potsdam with a population of 2.45 million.
References
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berlin
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brandenburg
Berlin
- Berlin is the capital and the biggest city of Germany. The region is both the capital and city-state of Germany that hosts the German executive office.
- Political affiliation in Berlin lies between two parties: coalition of the Social Democratic party and the Christian Democratic Union, as well as the Pirate Party. These two parties are responsible for all political activities practiced in the city (Habermas 66).
- Berlin has many religious groups; however, 60% of locals are not affiliated to any religious group, thereby being described as atheists. With the few believers, majority is comprised of Protestants, followed by Roman Catholics, and Muslims.
- In terms of culture, the world recognizes Berlin in terms of cultural and creative industries (Habermas 78). Berlin has major cultural institutions with developing music, art scene, and dance in the 21st century. Currently, the city is considered one of the entertainment centres of Europe.
Brandenburg
- Brandenburg an der Havel, or simply Brandenburg, is a city in the Brandenburg state. Political affiliations of the region consist in three major parties: the Social Democratic Party of Germany, the Left Party, and the Christian Democratic Union. The three parties are responsible for all political activities happening in the region (Nations Online Project).
- Most of the citizens of Brandenburg are non-religious, amounting to 79.8% of the locals. However, few are affiliated to Evangelical Church, Roman Catholic, and a small proportion being Muslims.
- Brandenburg is also considered as a cultural centre. The city has various architectural buildings associated with Prussian royalty. In addition, the city hosts many musical festivals. The diversity in cultural activities within the region helps in building the image of Brandenburg as one of the cultural centres in Germany(Nations Online Project).
Habermas, Jürgen. A Berlin Republic: Writings on Germany. Lincoln: University of Nebraska Press, 1997. Print.
Nations Online Project. Brandenburg. n.d. 4 September 2014 <http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/Germany/brandenburg.htm>.
