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 Maastricht Treaty Establishes The European Union (1992)The history of the European Union (EU) began soon after WWII, when there developed in Europe a strong revulsion against national rivalries and parochial loyalties. The idea of a united Europe was seen as the basis for European strength and security, and the European Coal and Steel Company, established in 1951, was the first attempt at accomplishing this. In 1992, the Maastricht Treaty, formally the Treaty on European Union, officially established the EU. How many member states does the EU have? More...
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with the success of the US it's amazing it took Europe so long.
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Europe had some 2,500 years history with multiple ethnic groups, languages, and national interests by the time it united.
The USA had about 100 years history, and was composed of British, Germans, and Dutch (Native Americans and African slaves didn't count), when they formed the Union.
No comparison possible.
"Be the change you wish to see in the world." (M. K. Gandhi)
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