The European Union, Global Groupings

Question 1

How many members were in the EU in 1957?

Answer 1

6

Question 2

How many members were in the EU in 2007?

Answer 2

27

Question 3

What were the EU’s aims?

Answer 3

To ensure peace and improve economic development by making countries more closely integrated

Question 4

What impact has the Euro had on trade?

Answer 4

It has made it easier between some countries because there is no need for exchange

Question 5

What does the Common Agricultural Policy do for EU farmers?

Answer 5

It includes subsidies and it adds import tarrifs and quotas on agricultural products from outside the EU

Question 6

What can EU residents do?

Answer 6

Move freely

Question 7

Name 3 negative impacts of the EU….

Answer 7

Joining the EU can be expensive
Countries have to share some resources with other member states
Increased immigration has resulted in a lack of skilled workers
Can reduce independence