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Year 11 - Citizenship

Why was the EU formed?

How well has the UK adjusted to its changing relationship with the EU?

Unit Summary

Pupils analyse the reasons behind the Brexit referendum and consider what the implications of it have been.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to explain why the European Union was formed.

Key Notes

  • The EU formed through gradual supranational cooperation, with treaties promoting closer ties between Western Europe.
  • Post-WWII there were a number of key treaties that lead to the formation of different unions.
  • The formation of the EU has economic, security and social benefits for member countries.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • cooperation: working together to achieve the same end
  • union: the act of being joined together for political purposes

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • The EU is the same as the EEC.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain the lesson in two key points.

The EU formed through gradual supranational cooperation, with treaties promoting closer ties between Western Europe. Post-WWII there were a number of key treaties that lead to the formation of different unions.

2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'cooperation'

working together to achieve the same end.

3. Correct this common mistake.

Mistake: The EU is the same as the EEC. Correction: The European Economic Community was formed first and is separate from the EU. The EU is the larger union of countries who cooperate on social, economic and security issues. The EEC is mostly focused on the economy of member states.

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