Question | Answer |
How does a common market unite Europe? | *More choice in what to buy
*No taxes, making goods less expensive
*Traveling to other countries is Easier |
How does the creation of a trading bloc unite Europe? | Because of the many countries involved in the trading bloc, nations outside the EU are eager to do buisness. |
How do the differences between Western and Eastern nations divide the EU? | *Workers in Western Nations worry about losing jobs to workers in Eastern Nations, who are willing to work for less money.
*Wealthier Countries think too much money is being spent in Central and Eastern Countries. |
What divisions are created by the euro? | *Not all countries adopted the euro.
*Some countries aren't allowed to adopt the euro due to poor economies |
How has the European Union united Europe by promoting a Common Culture? | *Common Cultural Symbols
-Flag
-Anthem: Ode to Joy
-Europe Day, May 9th
-Motto: "United in Diversity" |
Why do languages divide the EU? | *Difficult for Communication
*Creates extra work for EU government |
What are some other forces dividing the EU? | *Cultural Traditions could be threatening.
*If a country doesn't agree with a policy, they have to go with it anyways. |
How does the development of a Supranational level of government unite Europe? | *EU works on issues that all Europeans share
*EU provides a stronger voice on World Affairs |
How does the development of a European Citizenship unite Europe? | *EU citizenship allows members to work and live in any nation
*EU citizenship allows members to vote in all EU elections. |
How does the desire of European independence divide Europe? | *Some EU countries want to make their own decisions in certain areas, like armies.
*EU countries must carry out decisions made by the EU, even if they don't agree |
How can the expansion of EU membership cause division? | Cooperation becomes more difficult with more countries and cultures. |
Where is the EU headquarters? | Brussels, Belgium. |
centrifugal force | a force that divides nations and people |
centripetal force | a force that unites people and nations |
common market | a group of countries that acts as a single market, without trade barriers in between |
tariffs | taxes on goods |
supranational cooperation | a form of international cooperation in which countries give up some control of their affairs as they work together to achieve shared goals. |