USA HISTORY

POST WAR WORLD 1946 1959

POST WAR EUROPE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Why was the European Union formed?
A
to treat countries as one nation
B
to prevent further wars
C
to control how farmers and other primary workers get paid
D
to give workers equal wages
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The EU represents one in a series of efforts to integrate Europe since World War II. At the end of the war, several western European countries sought closer economic, social, and political ties to achieve economic growth and military security and to promote a lasting reconciliation between France and Germany.

Detailed explanation-2: -The EU responds rapidly to crises, builds peace and helps to prevent conflicts around the world. It works with partner countries and organisations on effective responses to global and transregional threats to security and peace.

Detailed explanation-3: -European Union (EU), Organization of European countries, formed in 1993 to oversee their economic and political integration. It was created by the Maastricht Treaty and ratified by all members of the European Community (EC), out of which the EU developed.

Detailed explanation-4: -The European Union was created against the backdrop of post World War II Europe. During a speech in Zurich in 1946, Winston Churchill spoke of the need to form a ‘European Family’ or a ‘United States of Europe’ to ensure peace and prosperity for Europe.

Detailed explanation-5: -European Union: A group of European Capitalist countries established in 1992 founded for common goals of foreign and security policy, cooperation and home affairs. OEEC: Organisation for European Economic Cooperation established in 1948 to channel aid to West European states to cooperate on trade and economic issues.

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