European Union Treaties and Events

The video explores the history and development of the European Union, from its founding principles of peace, freedom, and equality to its current status as a major international organization. It covers key historical events, treaties, and expansions that shaped the EU, including the Schuman Plan, the Treaty of Paris, and the Maastricht Treaty. The video also discusses the EU's economic integration, political challenges, and institutional reforms, highlighting its role in promoting democracy, human rights, and economic cooperation among member states.

What were some of the primary objectives of the European Union when it was first established?

• To create a European army

• To promote peace, freedom, and equality

• To establish a single European currency

• To eliminate all national borders

Which treaty established the European Economic Community (EEC)?

• Treaty of Maastricht

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of Rome

• Treaty of Lisbon

What was the main goal of the Euratom Treaty?

• To establish a common agricultural policy

• To develop nuclear industries in Europe

• To control the production of coal and steel

• To create a single European market

When was the European Parliament first elected by universal suffrage?

• 1986

• 1981

• 1979

• 1973

Which event marked the end of the last dictatorships in Europe?

• The signing of the Treaty of Rome

• The death of General Franco in Spain

• The creation of the European Economic Community

• The fall of the Berlin Wall

What was a significant outcome of the Maastricht Treaty?

• The foundation of the European Union

• The introduction of the Euro

• The establishment of the European Coal and Steel Community

• The creation of the European Atomic Energy Community

Which countries joined the European Union in 1995?

• Austria, Finland, and Sweden

• Spain and Portugal

• Greece and Turkey

• Poland and Hungary

What was the main purpose of the Treaty of Amsterdam?

• To introduce the Euro

• To create the European Economic Community

• To reform EU institutions and policies

• To establish the European Coal and Steel Community

When was the Treaty of Nice signed?

• 2001

• 2007

• 1997

• 2004

What significant change did the Treaty of Lisbon bring to the European Union?

• It established the European Coal and Steel Community

• It gave the EU a legal personality

• It created the European Economic Community

• It introduced the Euro