SOCIAL SCIENCE UNIT 4 - THE EUROPEAN UNION SUMMARY
SOCIAL SCIENCE UNIT 4 SUMMARY 1. THE EUROPEAN UNION Its aims are to protect and strengthen the rights and interests of its member states and their citizens. 1.1 HISTORY OF THE EUROPEAN UNION -It was created after World War 2 to create a political and economic union. -In 1957, the Treaty of Rome was signed and the European Economic Community (EEC) was created. Its founding members were: Belgium The Netherlands Luxembourg France Germany Italy -In 1993, the Maastricht Treaty was signed and the EEC became the European Union (EU) 1.2 EU SYMBOLS a- European anthem: “Ode to joy” based on 9 th symphony by Beethoven b- Europe Day: 9 th May, peace and unity c- Motto: “united in diversity” d- EU flag: blue background, ...