The History of the European Union: Treaties in Depth
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A complete set of flashcards on every treaty, agreement and date in the history of the EU, for a thorough review.
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FRONTE · 1
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.
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Which treaty established the European Coal and Steel Community?
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The Treaty of Paris, signed in 1951.
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Which six countries founded the European Coal and Steel Community?
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France, German Federal Republic, Italy, Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg.
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What could the six founding countries do thanks to the European Coal and Steel Community?
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They were able to share and use steel and coal of any member state.
FRONTE · 5
In which year was the Treaty of Rome signed?
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In 1957.
FRONTE · 6
What community was created with the Treaty of Rome?
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The European Economic Community.
FRONTE · 7
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 · 8
In which year did the United Kingdom join the European Economic Community?
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In 1973.
FRONTE · 9
How long did it take the United Kingdom to join the European Economic Community?
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It joined only after many years of discussions.
FRONTE · 10
How many times had the United Kingdom applied to join the community before 1973?
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Twice.
FRONTE · 11
Who denied the United Kingdom's request to join twice?
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France, with President Charles de Gaulle.
FRONTE · 12
What role did Charles de Gaulle have when he denied the UK's request?
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He was the President of France.
FRONTE · 13
What happened in 1989 regarding Germany?
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The German Federal Republic was united with the democratic Germany.
FRONTE · 14
Which city was the capital of the German Federal Republic before 1989?
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Bonn.
FRONTE · 15
Which city is the capital of Germany after the union of 1989?
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Berlin.
FRONTE · 16
In which year was the Schengen Agreement signed?
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In 1985.
FRONTE · 17
What did the Schengen Agreement abolish?
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It abolished border controls for people who can circulate freely.
FRONTE · 18
What is the area where people can circulate freely called?
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The Schengen zone.
FRONTE · 19
Which countries are part of the Schengen area today?
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Almost all EU countries and four non-EU countries.
FRONTE · 20
Which four non-EU countries are part of the Schengen area?
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Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.
FRONTE · 21
In which year was the Maastricht treaty signed?
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In 1992.
FRONTE · 22
What transformation did the Maastricht treaty bring about?
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The European Economic Community was transformed into the European Union.
FRONTE · 23
What new concept did the Maastricht treaty introduce?
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The concept of European citizenship.
FRONTE · 24
What rights does European citizenship give to Europeans?
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The right to live, work and vote in any EU country.
FRONTE · 25
What kind of free movement did the Maastricht treaty establish, besides people?
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The free movement of products and services.
FRONTE · 26
What bank was established by the Maastricht treaty?
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The European Central Bank.
FRONTE · 27
Which treaty came first, the Treaty of Paris or the Treaty of Rome?
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The Treaty of Paris, signed in 1951, came before the Treaty of Rome in 1957.
FRONTE · 28
What is the topic of this map?
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The history of the European Union told through its main treaties.
FRONTE · 29
What did the Treaty of Paris allow member states to share?
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Steel and coal.
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What economic freedom did the Treaty of Rome introduce, other than a common market?
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Free movement of capital and less duties between member states.
