Kevin's Cards about European Facts

Question 1

1948 Marshall Plan

Answer 1

U.S loans large sums of money to European countries to rebuild after war

Question 2

1948 Truman Doctrine

Answer 2

U.S offers military aid to any country fighting against communist aggression

Question 3

1948 Benelux Trade Union

Answer 3

An agreement for the free movement of money, goods, & people between Belgium, Netherlands, and Luxemburg

Question 4

1949 N.A.T.O ( North Atlantic Treaty Organization )

Answer 4

Member nations vow to help each other if attacked by Soviet Union ( used to prevent war a maintain peace )

Question 5

1957 European Common Market

Answer 5

West Germany, France, & Italy join the Benelux countries & agree to tax-free trade among themselves

Question 6

1958-86 European Union

Answer 6

Denmark, Great Britain, Ireland, Spain, Portugal, & Greece also join & move toward greater cooperation in Europe. Used to encourage trade and increase the success of the economy

Question 7

Satellite Nations

Answer 7

countries that are dependent upon a stronger power for economic survival