TCI: EU

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

• sovereign

• supranational organization

• industry

• alliance

a group of countries that trade without restrictions or tariffs

• free enterprise

• NATO

• free trade

• common market

a common currency (money) used by several EU

• Euro

• Pound

• Dollar

• Franc

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.

Which is an example of a common market?

• United Nations

• European Union

• NATO

• International Criminal Court

How has the EU promoted ECONOMIC cooperation across Europe?

• It has reduced trade taxes and tariffs

• It has banned foreign imports

• It has raised worker' salaries

• It has ended business competition

Which of these is most likely to be a dividing force within the EU in the future?

• trade barriers

• closed borders

• pollution problems

• cultural differences

Which of the following will lead to a more powerful, political European Union?

• the growing size of the EU

• working together on shared and common goals

• the clash of cultures and EU policies

• diversity of languages

Why was the European Union originally formed?

• to create a more culturally diverse Europe after cultures began to blend

• to create a more powerful Europe after years of economic hardship

• to create a more political stable Europe after the fall of monarchies

• to create a more peaceful and cooperative Europe after years of war

Not all European countries belong to the EU.

• True

• False