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26 Cards in this Set
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What are the physical symbols of WWII?
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Iron Curtain, Berlin Wall, Germany
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What was the purpose of the Marshall Plan?
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European Recovery Plan, gave $12 billion towards reconstruction. Helped prevent the spread of communism and promote cooperation.
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What did the Schuman declaration do?
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Linked the European coal and steel industries making was seemingly impossible.
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What did the Treaty of Paris establish?
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The European Coal and Steel Community.
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What did the Treaty of Rome create?
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The European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) and the European Economic Community (EEC).
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Why were Spain, Portugal, and Greece allowed to join the EEC?
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To ensure democracy and to help their economies.
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In what year did preparations for the euro begin?
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1979
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Why did certain countries reject the Euro?
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To continue the control of currency and to protect state sovereignty.
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What is the Acquis Communitaire?
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Treaty law that acts as the EU constitution.
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Where is the EU Parliament headquartered?
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Strasbourg
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Where are the EU offices?
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Brussels
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Where is the EU council?
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Brussels
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Why is the council's headquarters in Brussels?
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Center of transportation and not in France or Germany.
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Who is the president of the EU commission?
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Jose Barosso
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What is the purpose of the court of justice?
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Final decision maker on EU law, national laws, European laws, and international agreements.
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Who is the council president?
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Rompuey, the Ex-Prime Minister of Belgium.
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What is the current council president term length?
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2 1/2 years, it used to be 6 but the Treaty of Lisbon changed that.
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What is the most democratic EU institution?
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Parliament
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In which institution are national interests most represented?
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Council of Ministers.
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Which flowers are avoided in Europe for basic gatherings?
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Chrysanthemums, white lilies, red flowers, and flowers that come in bunches of 13
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Who is the Prime Minister of Great Britain?
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Gordon Brown
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Who is the French President?
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Nicolas Sarkozy
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Who is Italy's Prime Minister?
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Berlasconi
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Who is the Chancellor of Germany?
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Angela Merkel
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Which EU countries are currently undergoing an economic crisis?
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Italy, Spain, Greece, Portugal
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Is healthcare considered a right or a privilege in Europe?
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RIGHT
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