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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.
Jean Monnet
Played a very important part in the moves for European unity.
Nationalism
The cause of two world wars.
European Unity
Encouraged by USA and Britain who did not want to be drawn into further European wars.
Strengthen Europe
To compete against two superpowers, USA and USSR.
European Unity
Fear of spread of communism from the USSR.
European Unity
Revive the economies of Europe after war.
European Unity
Control German aggression.
European Economic Community (EEC)
Establishment in 1958 with the passing of the Treaty of Rome (1957).