1. Do Now Friday, December 9 Do you recognize this song? Do you know the composer? Ode to Joy Ludwig van Beethoven

2. What unites the European Union countries? Common market – Allows goods to travel more freely across borders Supranational government – Work on issues that all Europe shares, like pollution – Euro: makes travel and trade easier European citizenship – People can live and work anywhere in the EU European cultural identity – EU flag, EU anthem (based on “Ode to Joy”), and EU Motto “Unity in Diversity”

3. 12 stars symbol of perfection and completeness

4. What divides the European Union countries? Sharing of Wealth – Western European countries are wealthier than Eastern European countries – Eastern countries willing to work for less Euro – Not all countries use the euro – Not all countries allowed to use the euro Political power – Some countries want to make their own decisions in areas like defense Number of countries – When EU expands it is difficult for all countries to cooperate – 20 languages, so communication can be difficult

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