The European Union and Ireland's Links with Europe

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Flashcards about the origins of the EU and Ireland's links with Europe

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Reasons for European Unity

The desire to solve European problems and secure peace after the destruction of World War II.

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Jean Monnet

Played a very important part in the moves for European unity.

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Nationalism

The cause of two world wars.

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European Unity

Encouraged by USA and Britain who did not want to be drawn into further European wars.

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Strengthen Europe

To compete against two superpowers, USA and USSR.

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European Unity

Fear of spread of communism from the USSR.

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European Unity

Revive the economies of Europe after war.

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European Unity

Control German aggression.

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European Economic Community (EEC)

Establishment in 1958 with the passing of the Treaty of Rome (1957).