Summary of page
19…..
Origins of the
European Union:
Second World War –
million of people killed/ towns destroyed
They decided to
build an economic union to prevent wars, make jobs and security.
The beginning of the
European Union was ECSC – European Coal and Steel Committee
in 1952. Some members were Belgium and Italy.
Summary
of pages 20 and 21…
What’s
the European Union?
28
democratic countries
Before
the EU: the EEC – European Economic Community started 1957
Another
name is – COMMON MARKET – free trade in the EU.
The
founding members: Belgium,
the Netherlands, Luxembourg, France, Italy and West Germany
The
treaties signed: To make the EEC – Treaty of Rome 1957
To
make the EU – Maastricht Treaty 1993
GOALS:
Economic
promote rural
development
raise the standard
of living
promote
technological advances
sustainable
development
Political
promote peace and
security through solidarity and respect
protect the
environment
protect the
borders of Europe
to defend human
rights
provide food
safety
More democratic
institutions