WORLD HISTORY

POST COLD WAR WORLD

INTEGRATION OF EUROPE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What was one of the main reasons the European Union was formed?
A
to treat countries as one nation
B
to unite Europe economically
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 original members were Belgium, Italy, Germany, Luxembourg, France, and the Netherlands. During its early years, the main goal of the European Union was to end the frequent and bloody wars pitting neighbors against each other.

Detailed explanation-3: -The euro has eliminated the costs of exchange rate fluctuations within the euro area. This protects consumers and businesses within the euro area from costly swings in currency markets, which, in some countries, used to undermine confidence, discourage investment and cause economic instability.

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