Answer the Q’s below. When finished answering the Q’s, create a “T chart” with 5 pros/benefits of being a member of the European Union and five cons/disadvantages of the European Union. HW Grade!
How many nations are in the EU?
What are two nations not in the EU who want to join?
Summarize the six core values of the EU in one or two sentences. Try to put them in your own words.
Looking at the image on page 2 next to “4. Economic Security”. What is the message in this political cartoon?
How many official languages are in the EU?
There is a bar chart on page 3 that shows which countries contribute the most funds ($$$) and which nations receive the most funds ($$$). Do you think the nations that contribute the most should help out those who need the most, or should the funding ($$$) be more evenly distributed? Why do you think this?
After looking at some headlines about the EU (page 4 & 5), how are sanctions on Russia both good and bad for both sides?
Why was the EU formed after WWII?
What is a tariff?
What nation was in the process (but has already left) of leaving the EU?
What nations in the EU are generally wealthier? Why is this?
What is the currency of the EU called?
What is a trade bloc?
Why do immigrants go to some EU nations, but they do not migrate to any EU nation?
How are the number of members of the European Parliament decided? Do you think this is fair? How many members are there?
About how much of Europe considered themselves citizens of the EU? Why do you think these people do or do not consider themselves citizens of the EU?
What are the five largest members of the EU in Parliament?
What is the motto of the EU? What do you think this means?
Describe the flag of the EU and explain what it symbolizes.
The EU encourages people to learn multiple languages. Why do you think this is important?
Why do you think it is important that all the nations in the EU follow the same laws when battling/fighting against climate change?
Do you think the European Union more unites or divides the continent? Provide three reasons in your response.
