World history: European Union – Flashcards
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Twenty years after the fall of Communism, what problem does Belarus face
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An inefficient and outmoded industrial base
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Former communist Nations began to join the European Union in...
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2004
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Which nation suffered the largest population loss in World War II
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Soviet Union
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One Challenge faced by the European Union is the...
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Vast difference in per capita income among states
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What benefits can from the collapse of Communism in Eastern Europe? Check all that apply.
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Greater freedom of movement, growth and Entrepreneurship, more contact with Western Europe
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In what way is the European Union similar to a single, independent nation
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It has its own Bill of Rights
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Twenty years after the end of Communism in Eastern Europe, Slovenia...
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Has a very fast-growing economy
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The European Union created a new form of currency called the...
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Euro
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The European economic Community was created to...
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Improve trade between European nations
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Read this excerpt from the charter of the fundamental rights and freedoms of the European Union. Based on this excerpt, the European Union values both Economic Development and...
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Respect for cultures and traditions. The union contributes to the preservation into the development of these common values while respecting the diversity of the cultures and traditions of the people of Europe as well as the national identities of the member states and the organization of the public authorities at National, regional and local levels. It seeks to promote balance and sustainable development and interest free movement of persons, Goods, services and Capitol, and the freedom of establishment.
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World War two's drastic effects on Europe
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Total cost of war was one trillion dollars in today's money, resources exploited and drained, cities and factories heavily damaged, infrastructure destroyed, millions of people homeless, agriculture disrupted
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Population losses
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Germany 4200000 Italy 395000 France 563000 United Kingdom 357000 Soviet Union 1800000 zero The Soviet Union counted for 10% of total population loss
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What is the most likely reason some former communist Nations refused to adopt the Euro as their currency
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They felt unready or unwilling to merge with the European Union
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What was the longest lasting effect of the losses in World War II
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Nations realize they cannot afford another world war
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How did the collapse of Communism affect the European Union
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The cause the European Union to expand as more Nations joined
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What is the definition of a common market
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No barriers to trade from Nation to Nation
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When the Soviet Union collapsed most people were...
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Excited but unprepared for the challenges
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One Challenge faced by the European Union is the...
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Vast difference in per capita income among states
