The European Union came about as a result of the devastation of Western Europe during the two world wars and the desire for lasting peace, and the European
nations' desire to compete on the world's economic and political stage.
The European Union was not formed overnight; through a series of treaties and acts, it progressed from a small community dealing with specific trade issues to an
economic union that is an emerging economic and political superpower of the same order as the United States.
Review each of the milestones surrounding regional economic integration in Europe, and then put them into the correct chronological order.
Rank the options below.
European Coal & Steel Community is formed
Austria, Finland, and Sweden join the EU
Single European Act becomes law
The United Kingdom left the European Union
Great Britain, Ireland, and Denmark join the EC