Finish the European Union!
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
PROS /Advantages CONS/Disadvantages
- 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.
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