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What is the main reason for the favorable view of Europe in recent times?
What is the main reason for the favorable view of Europe in recent times?
Which organization was formed by 16 war-torn European nations to distribute aid from the Marshall Plan effectively?
Which organization was formed by 16 war-torn European nations to distribute aid from the Marshall Plan effectively?
What event led to the formation of the European Coal and Steel Community in 1957?
What event led to the formation of the European Coal and Steel Community in 1957?
Which nations were part of the European Coal and Steel Community when it was formed?
Which nations were part of the European Coal and Steel Community when it was formed?
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What was the role of the United States in aiding Europe post-World War II?
What was the role of the United States in aiding Europe post-World War II?
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What dissolved as Marshall Plan aid dried up in the early 1950s?
What dissolved as Marshall Plan aid dried up in the early 1950s?
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In what century was Europe a volatile landscape with numerous wars and genocide?
In what century was Europe a volatile landscape with numerous wars and genocide?
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What was the major step in European integration that occurred in 1993?
What was the major step in European integration that occurred in 1993?
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Which of the following countries did not adopt the euro as their currency?
Which of the following countries did not adopt the euro as their currency?
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What event led to the introduction of banknotes and coins as the euro currency in 2002?
What event led to the introduction of banknotes and coins as the euro currency in 2002?
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Which country joined the EU as a member state in 2013?
Which country joined the EU as a member state in 2013?
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What significant event took place in 2009 related to EU institutions?
What significant event took place in 2009 related to EU institutions?
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Which country within the EU required an EU bailout in the early 2000s?
Which country within the EU required an EU bailout in the early 2000s?
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What was one significant difficulty faced by the EU regarding Poland and Hungary, as mentioned in the text?
What was one significant difficulty faced by the EU regarding Poland and Hungary, as mentioned in the text?
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What was the main reason for the favorable view of Europe in recent times?
What was the main reason for the favorable view of Europe in recent times?
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What organization did six nations form in 1957 to foster growth in European economies?
What organization did six nations form in 1957 to foster growth in European economies?
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Which organization was formed by 16 war-torn European nations to distribute aid from the Marshall Plan effectively?
Which organization was formed by 16 war-torn European nations to distribute aid from the Marshall Plan effectively?
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What event led to the dissolution of the Organization for European Economic Cooperation in the early 1950s?
What event led to the dissolution of the Organization for European Economic Cooperation in the early 1950s?
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What caused Europe to be economically devastated during World War II?
What caused Europe to be economically devastated during World War II?
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What was one significant outcome of the Marshall Plan aid received by Europe post-World War II?
What was one significant outcome of the Marshall Plan aid received by Europe post-World War II?
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What was the purpose of forming the European Coal and Steel Community in 1957?
What was the purpose of forming the European Coal and Steel Community in 1957?
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What significant change occurred in 1993 with the European Economic Community?
What significant change occurred in 1993 with the European Economic Community?
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What was a major focus of the Treaty of Amsterdam in 1997?
What was a major focus of the Treaty of Amsterdam in 1997?
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Which countries were added to the Eurozone in 2004 from Eastern Europe?
Which countries were added to the Eurozone in 2004 from Eastern Europe?
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What was the reason behind the rejection of the European constitution in 2004?
What was the reason behind the rejection of the European constitution in 2004?
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Which two countries are still candidates for EU membership as of 2014?
Which two countries are still candidates for EU membership as of 2014?
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What challenges did Spain and Greece face within the EU post-2008 financial crisis?
What challenges did Spain and Greece face within the EU post-2008 financial crisis?
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Which political parties in Germany and France have promoted anti-EU sentiment?
Which political parties in Germany and France have promoted anti-EU sentiment?
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What issues have Poland and Hungary faced within the EU according to the text?
What issues have Poland and Hungary faced within the EU according to the text?
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