Question

The purpose of the founding of the European Union (E.U.) in 1993 was to

A) prevent the poor from causing a revolution.
B) fight the growing global network of terrorism.
C) become an economic power to compete with the Unites States.
D) guarantee the freedom of movement of people, goods, services and capital.

Answer 1

The fourth alternative is correct (D).

The European Union consists of a bloc formed by European countries that aims to integrate the economies of the continent by facilitating the movement of citizens and products. From the institution of the EU, citizens have first and foremost become "European citizens", which allows citizens of all nationalities to work in any country of the bloc. The EU has also adopted a European Central Bank and a single currency, the Euro, to facilitate transactions.

Answer 2

The purpose of the founding of the European Union (E.U.) in 1993 was to "D) guarantee the freedom of movement of people, goods, services and capital," throughout Europe, since this had positive social and economic implications.