29 Questions
What is the main reason for the favorable view of Europe in recent times?
Increased European integration
Which organization was formed by 16 war-torn European nations to distribute aid from the Marshall Plan effectively?
Organization for European Economic Cooperation (OECD)
What event led to the formation of the European Coal and Steel Community in 1957?
World War II
Which nations were part of the European Coal and Steel Community when it was formed?
Luxembourg, West Germany, France, Netherlands, Belgium
What was the role of the United States in aiding Europe post-World War II?
Aiding with cash through the Marshall Plan
What dissolved as Marshall Plan aid dried up in the early 1950s?
Organization for European Economic Cooperation (OECD)
In what century was Europe a volatile landscape with numerous wars and genocide?
20th Century
What was the major step in European integration that occurred in 1993?
Signing of the Maastricht Treaty
Which of the following countries did not adopt the euro as their currency?
United Kingdom
What event led to the introduction of banknotes and coins as the euro currency in 2002?
Eurozone financial crisis
Which country joined the EU as a member state in 2013?
Romania
What significant event took place in 2009 related to EU institutions?
Treaty of Lisbon reforms
Which country within the EU required an EU bailout in the early 2000s?
Ireland
What was one significant difficulty faced by the EU regarding Poland and Hungary, as mentioned in the text?
Rule of law issues
What was the main reason for the favorable view of Europe in recent times?
Increased European integration in the past half century
What organization did six nations form in 1957 to foster growth in European economies?
European Coal and Steel Community
Which organization was formed by 16 war-torn European nations to distribute aid from the Marshall Plan effectively?
Organization for European Economic Cooperation
What event led to the dissolution of the Organization for European Economic Cooperation in the early 1950s?
Marshall Plan aid drying up
What caused Europe to be economically devastated during World War II?
Effects of the war itself
What was one significant outcome of the Marshall Plan aid received by Europe post-World War II?
Formation of the Organization for European Economic Cooperation
What was the purpose of forming the European Coal and Steel Community in 1957?
Foster growth in European economies
What significant change occurred in 1993 with the European Economic Community?
It was renamed the European Community under the Maastricht Treaty.
What was a major focus of the Treaty of Amsterdam in 1997?
Improving employment and human rights in EU member states.
Which countries were added to the Eurozone in 2004 from Eastern Europe?
Czech Republic, Slovenia, Lithuania, Latvia, Hungary, Estonia, Slovakia, and Poland.
What was the reason behind the rejection of the European constitution in 2004?
Lack of support from member states.
Which two countries are still candidates for EU membership as of 2014?
Turkey and Macedonia
What challenges did Spain and Greece face within the EU post-2008 financial crisis?
Forced to make massive loans within the organization.
Which political parties in Germany and France have promoted anti-EU sentiment?
'National Front' in France and 'AfD' in Germany
What issues have Poland and Hungary faced within the EU according to the text?
'Democracy, treatment of migrants, and rule of law' issues
Explore the transformation of Europe from a volatile landscape of wars and genocide in the first half of the 20th Century to a peaceful and integrated continent today. Understand the factors that led to this shift and the significance of European integration.
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