Arrange the following events chronologically.1. Treaty of Paris establ...
Timeline of European Integration:
- 1951 April: Six west European countries, France, West Germany, Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg signed the Treaty of Paris establishing the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC).
- 1957 March 25: These six countries sign the Treaties of Rome establishing the European Economic Community (EEC) and the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom).
- 1973 January: Denmark, Ireland and the United Kingdom join the European Community (EC).
- 1979 June: First direct elections to the European Parliament 1981 January: Greece joins the EC.
- 1985 June: The Schengen Agreement abolishes border controls among the EC members.
- 1986 January: Spain and Portugal join the EC.
- 1990 October: Unification of Germany.
- 1992 February 7: The Treaty of Maastricht was signed establishing the European Union (EU).
- 1993 January: The single market was created.
- 1995 January: Austria, Finland and Sweden join the EU.
- 2002 January: Euro, the new currency, was introduced in the 12 EU members.
- 2004 May: Ten new members, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia and Slovenia join the EU.
- 2007 January: Bulgaria and Romania join the EU. Slovenia adopts the Euro.
- 2009 December: The Lisbon Treaty came into force.
- 2012 : The EU is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
- 2013: Croatia becomes the 28th member of the EU.
- 2016: Referendum in Britain, 51.9 percent voters decide that Britain exit (Brexit) from the EU.
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Arrange the following events chronologically.1. Treaty of Paris establ...
Chronological Order of Events:
1. Treaty of Paris establishing the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC)
2. Denmark, Ireland and the United Kingdom join the European Community (EC)
3. Unification of Germany
4. The EU is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize
Explanation:
- The Treaty of Paris, signed on April 18, 1951, established the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC). This was the first step towards European integration, aiming to promote peace and economic cooperation among its member states. The ECSC played a vital role in the development of the European Union (EU).
- Denmark, Ireland, and the United Kingdom joined the European Community (EC) on January 1, 1973. The EC was the predecessor of the EU and aimed to create a common market and promote economic integration among its member states.
- The unification of Germany occurred on October 3, 1990, when East Germany and West Germany merged to form a single country. This event had significant political and economic implications, not only for Germany but also for the entire European region.
- The EU was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize on October 12, 2012, for its contribution to peace, democracy, and human rights in Europe. The EU has been instrumental in maintaining stability and fostering cooperation among European nations.
Chronological Order:
1. Treaty of Paris establishing the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC)
- Signed on April 18, 1951
2. Denmark, Ireland and the United Kingdom join the European Community (EC)
- Joined on January 1, 1973
3. Unification of Germany
- Occurred on October 3, 1990
4. The EU is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize
- Awarded on October 12, 2012
Therefore, the correct chronological order of events is option 'B': 1-3-4-2.
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