European Integration Overview

What was a key purpose of the Marshall Plan in strengthening European security?

Which treaty formally established the European Union?

What was the result of the Treaty of Rome in 1957?

What was a major outcome of the Single European Act of 1986?

Which of the following countries was part of the founding members of the ECSC in 1951?

How did the Maastricht Treaty contribute to economic integration in the EU?

What role did Jean Monnet and Robert Schuman play in the formation of the EU?

Which significant event in EU history occurred on December 16 of a specific year regarding the Euro?

When did India implement its economic reforms?

What is the common currency used by the European Union?

Which event is considered significant for emphasizing environmental issues in world politics?

How many countries originally signed the UN Charter?

In which year was the ASEAN Regional Forum established?

European Integration

1949: Formation of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
1948: Establishment of the Organization for European Economic Cooperation (OEEC) to coordinate Marshall aid
1951: Treaty of Paris established the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC)
1957: Treaty of Rome created the European Atomic Energy Community (EURATOM) and the European Economic Community (EEC)
1986: Single European Act, a crucial step toward a single internal market
1992: Maastricht Treaty formally created the European Union with three pillars: European Community, Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP), and Justice and Home Affairs (JHA).
Maastricht Treaty also initiated the process of creating a single European currency & economic union (EMU)

Treaty of Paris (1951)

Created the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC)
Involved France, West Germany, Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg
Initiated integration of the French and German coal and steel industries

Treaty of Rome (1957)

Created the European Atomic Energy Community (EURATOM)
Established the European Economic Community (EEC)
Eliminated tariffs on trade among members
Created common external tariffs

Single European Act (1986)

Removed impediments to a single internal market
Harmonized policies in tax, health, safety, labor, and environmental areas

Maastricht Treaty (1992)

Created a new structure for the European Union, with three pillars
European Community remained the core
Involved cooperation in Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP)
Involved cooperation in Justice and Home Affairs (JHA)
Began the process of forming a single European currency
Led to the formation of the Economic and Monetary Union (EMU) by linking countries' national currencies

Explore the key milestones in European integration, from the formation of NATO to the Maastricht Treaty. This quiz covers important treaties and organizations that shaped the European Union, including the Single European Act and the European Coal and Steel Community. Test your knowledge on the evolution of economic and political cooperation in Europe.