4.3 The aims, role and impact of the European Union on UK government

Question 1

When did the UK join the EEC?

Answer 1

1973.

Question 2

When was a referendum held for the UK to leave to EU? What was the result?

Answer 2

23 June 2016.

52% Leave, 48% Remain.

Question 3

Membership of the EU has a profound impact on…

Answer 3

the UK system of government, economy and other aspects of national life.

Question 4

What happened in 1950?

Answer 4

European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC) formed by France, West Germany, Italy, Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg.

Question 5

What happened in 1957?

Answer 5

The Treaty of Rome signed by the six ECSC states, creating the European Economic Community (EEC), later known as the EC.

Question 6

What happened in 1975?

Answer 6

Britain votes by a margin of two to one to stay in the EEC.

Question 7

What happened in 1992?

Answer 7

Treaty of Maastricht signed, transforming the EC into the EU.

Question 8

What were the four freedoms of the European single market?

Answer 8

• The principle of free movement of goods, services, people and capital between EU member states.

Question 9

When was the single market established?

Answer 9

Single European Act 1986