Storiascopio · Era 12 of 12 · lower secondary year 3
Birth of the European Community
1957 · Capitoline Hill, Rome, Italy
In short
After two world wars, some European politicians thought the best way to avoid new conflicts was to work together. On 25 March 1957, on the Capitoline Hill in Rome, six countries signed the Treaties of Rome: Belgium, France, West Germany, Italy, Luxembourg and the Netherlands. The European Economic Community was born, aiming for a common market with no customs duties between its members, together with a community for atomic energy. Back in 1951 the same six had already pooled their coal and steel.
Why it matters It was the first big step towards the European Union, which has united in peace countries that were once enemies.
Source: European Union, “Storia dell'Unione europea”
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1953Event 3 of 252022
Your turn
Name ______________________ Class ______ Date __________
When did it happen? Find the date at the top and write it here:
Tell it in your own words: what happened?
Draw the scene below.
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