European Integration Block 2

Who designed the 'joint communique' for a federal union between France and Great Britain after the First World War?

Which event is considered the most political among the ECSC, EDC, and EPC?

Who was the Secretary General of League of Nations in 1919?

What did Jean Monnet become after the war, involving a 'global plan for modernization and economic development'?

Which organization did The Schuman Declaration of 9 May 1950 lead to?

Which event marked the birth of the welfare state?

Which treaty was signed in 1952 but later voted against by the French Assembly in 1954?

In which year did the European Economic Community (EEC) transform into the European Union (EU)?

Who served as the President of France from 1958 to 1969?

Which country was not among the original 6 states that signed the Treaties of Rome in 1957?

What significant event occurred in 1971 related to international economics?

Who proposed the Schuman Declaration on 9 May 1950?

Which European country joined the EU in 2013?

What was the main objective of the European Economic Community (EEC) when it was formed in 1957?

'Ostpolitik' was associated with which year?

'Brexit' refers to which significant event related to European integration?

Key Historical Events and Figures

The 'joint communique' for a federal union between France and Great Britain after WWI was designed by Aristide Briand.
The European Defence Community (EDC) is considered the most political among the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC), EDC, and European Political Community (EPC).
Secretariat of the League of Nations in 1919 was held by Sir Eric Drummond.

Post-War Developments

After World War II, Jean Monnet became an architect of a global modernization and economic development plan.
The Schuman Declaration of 9 May 1950 led to the establishment of the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC).

European Integration Milestones

The birth of the welfare state is marked by the implementation of the Beveridge Report in the UK post-World War II.
The Treaty establishing the European Defence Community (EDC) was signed in 1952 but was later rejected by the French Assembly in 1954.
The European Economic Community (EEC) transformed into the European Union (EU) in 1993 with the Maastricht Treaty.

Political Leadership

Charles de Gaulle served as President of France from 1958 to 1969.

Treaties and Membership Changes

The original six states that signed the Treaties of Rome in 1957 did not include the UK.
Significant international economic changes occurred in 1971 with the establishment of the Nixon Shock, ending the Bretton Woods System.
The Schuman Declaration was proposed by Robert Schuman, who is considered a founding father of European integration.
Croatia joined the EU in 2013.

Objectives and Policies

The main objective of the EEC at its formation in 1957 was to promote economic integration and create a common market among member states.
'Ostpolitik' is associated with the year 1969, focusing on improving relations between West Germany and Eastern Europe.
'Brexit' refers to the United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European Union, officially occurring in January 2020.

Test your knowledge of European integration in a long-term historical perspective, covering topics such as post-World War II crisis, two centuries of thought, the birth of the welfare state, governing globalization, and more.