Question

The formation of the European Union ______?

1) encouraged trade barriers among European countries
2) led to strict quality and environmental standards that companies have to meet in order to do business with member countries
3) was initiated by World War II
4) was initiated by World War I

Answer 1

3) was initiated by World War II

The formation of the European Union was an effort initiated after World War II, culminating in a full economic union with the euro as a common currency and the removal of trade barriers.

Step-by-step explanation:

The formation of the European Union was initiated after World War II, as leaders of several European countries sought ways to prevent further devastating conflicts.

Their initial efforts to tie their economies together led to the creation of a free trade association, which evolved into a common market, and eventually became the full economic union we know today as the European Union.

This union has included goals such as the introduction of a common currency, the euro, and the elimination of barriers to the mobility of goods, labor, and capital across Europe.