Quick Review: EU History and Treaties
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A short set of flashcards on the main treaties that shaped the European Union, for students in their final year of secondary school.
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What is the European Coal and Steel Community also known as?
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It is the community founded in 1951 with the Treaty of Paris.
FRONTE · 2
Which six countries founded the European Coal and Steel Community?
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France, German Federal Republic, Italy, Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg.
FRONTE · 3
What community was created with the Treaty of Rome?
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The European Economic Community.
FRONTE · 4
What kind of market did the European Economic Community create?
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A common market with less duties and free movement of capital.
FRONTE · 5
In which year did the United Kingdom join the European Economic Community?
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In 1973.
FRONTE · 6
Who denied the United Kingdom's request to join twice?
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France, with President Charles de Gaulle.
FRONTE · 7
What happened in 1989 regarding Germany?
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The German Federal Republic was united with the democratic Germany.
FRONTE · 8
In which year was the Schengen Agreement signed?
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In 1985.
FRONTE · 9
What did the Schengen Agreement abolish?
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It abolished border controls for people who can circulate freely.
FRONTE · 10
Which four non-EU countries are part of the Schengen area?
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Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.
