EU activity Flashcards
EU activity
When did the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC) come into being?
1951
Who were the 6 original members of the ECSC?
Germany, France, Italy, The Netherland, Belguim and Luxembourg
What was the purpose of the ECSC?
to run the countries who signed steel industries under common management, so no countries can make weapons to turn against e/o.
What year were the Treaties of Rome ringed, creating the European Economic Community (EEC)?
1957
What was the purpose of the EEC?
eliminate trade restrictions and promote economic intergration
what major event prompted the ECSC?
WW11
When did the UK leave the EU?
voted in 2016, left in 2020
How does the UK leaving affect the rest of Europe?
Europe loses a big trading partner and a lot of military power
How does the UK leaving affect the USA?
brings instability in economy and power
How does the UK leaving affect other countries?
markets might crash and become unstable
How many countries are currently trying to be part of the EU?
9
How many languages are in the EU?
24
How many countries use the euro?
20
Who was Martin Luther and what did he do?
a Germanic priest who posted his 95 Theses on the outside of a church
