Introduction
The Common Market was created after World War II, as an effort to help the reconstruction of a devastated Europe and develop peaceful relations between countries. This organization has now expanded to include 25 countries including former satellites of the now defunct Soviet Union.
Guiding Question
In what ways will this new and expanding alliance be beneficial to all members involved, in the areas of Economics, Politics, and Education?
Questions
1. Name the original 6 countries that formed the original Common Market.
2. When did this alliance take place and under whose initiative?
3. When did the organization emerge as a sort of United States of Europe?
4. What does the E.C. flag look like? Describe it.
5. How does the E.C. work as a political entity? What are its basic institutions?
6. Where is the European Parliament? Who sits in it? How often?
7. What is the Euro Zone? What is a Euro?
8. What is the Erasmus Educational Program?
9. Who can participate in it?
10 . Can you name 2 technical/scientific cooperative projects developed by the E.C.?
Internet Resources
History of the European Community
The European Union - History, Politics, Projects
Flag of the European Community
Activities
1. Write a paragraph describing the activities of the European Space Agency.
2. Compare the capabilities of the newest Boeing Jumbo Jet with those of the new Airbus 380.
3. Show a map of the E.C. Indicate country names and capital cities.
4. Show the flags of the 25 E.C. members.
Michel Daudin, Teacher, and Amy Tam, AP student, collaborated to develop this web hunt.
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