Migration: Britain's relationship with Europe

Question 1

What does the ECSC stand for?

Answer 1

European Coal and Steel Community

Question 2

Who was originally involved in the ECSC?

Answer 2

• France
• West Germany
• Italy
• Belgium
• the Netherlands
• Luxemborg

Question 3

Why didn’t Britain join the ECSC initially?

Answer 3

Britain had strong ties with countries within the British Empire + closely linked with the USA

Question 4

What did the ECSC rename itself to?

Answer 4

to the EEC: European Economic community

Question 5

What was the argument in Britain for joining the ECSC?

Answer 5

Country benefits from these strong trade links and ‘collective security’

Question 6

What was the argument in Britain against joining the ECSC?

Answer 6

Britain is unique and should be free to make all of its decisions

Question 7

When was the Maastricht Treaty signed?

Answer 7

1992-93

Question 8

What did the Maastricht treaty detail?

Answer 8

Renamed the Community as the European Union, and all countries agree to cooperate further, in issues such as foreign market and security

Question 9

When did Britain leave the EU?

Answer 9

2020

Question 10

What were the industries that many European immigrants find their jobs in?

Answer 10

Construction and retail industries

Question 11

What are the impacts of migration on the host country?

Answer 11

• many migrants fill job shortages in many industries such as healthcare and agriculture
• local services such as school and housing can be strained in some communities
• local and national economy benefits because of the immigrants renting houses, buying goods and services and paying taxes

Question 12

What are the impacts of migration on the source country?

Answer 12

• £££ sent back which helps the economy
• fewer unemployed people
• fewer skilled workers
• population may be ageing because most migrants are younger