European Union

a multinational political union that is given authority by its member states

• sovereign

• supranational organization

• industry

• alliance

a common currency (money) used by several EU

• Euro

• Pound

• Dollar

• Franc

What big problems did Europe face after World War II?

• civil war in Western Europe

• drought and famine

• refugees and radiation

• ruined economies and destroyed land

Why did some European countries want to join supranational organizations after World War II?

• By banding together, countries could distribute natural resources equally among member nations.

• By banding together, countries could improve communication with each other.

• By banding together, smaller countries could combine their power and resources to combat the spread and influence of the Soviet Union.

• By banding together, smaller countries could pressure the Soviet Union to abandon communism.

How many countries belong to the EU today?

• 37

• 50

• 28

• 19

Which is an example of a common market?

• United Nations

• European Union

• NATO

• International Criminal Court

Why was the European Union formed? 

• to treat countries as one nation
• to prevent further wars
• to control how farmers and other primary workers get paid
• to give workers equal wages

The flag for the E.U. is:

• Red, white, & blue with stars and stripes
• red with yellow hammer & sickle
• black with white writing
• blue with yellow stars in a circle

Which of the following European countries does not belong to the European Union? 

• Russia
• Germany
• Italy
• Sweden

The common market that was formed in 1952 to enhance the steel and coal industries in six European nations

• European Coal and Steel Community
• European Union 
• European Economic Community
• Euro