1. CHRONOLOGICAL EVOLUTION TO THE EUROPEAN UNION ROBERT RAYA TWYLA TUCKER

2. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS: Why did the European Union exist and evolve? How did it evolve in 1945-2001? Who supported the EU, who worked against the EU? What challenges does the EU face? What were the positive outcomes of the EU?

3. THESIS STATEMENT…. The European Union was created to enhance peace between all European countries and to prevent war at all costs Through the years the European Union was able to advance to many European countries and create a peace that was everlasting and a savior to the society.

4. EUROPEAN UNION 1950: The European Union is created. 1951: ECSC is established 1961: Berlin Wall is built. 1962: Common Agricultural Policy 1973: European Union expands 1979: EU citizens elect members of the European parliament for the first time 1984: Technology is advancing and changing lifestyles 1993: Single market and it’s four freedoms are established 2007: Treaty of Lisbon

5. MAP OF EUROPEAN UNION

6. SOURCES "EUROPA - The EU at a Glance - The History of the European Union." EUROPA – The Official Website of the European Union. Web. 08 Feb. 2011.. "EUROPE'S ROAD TOWARDS MILITARY INTEGRATION." Berlin Information-center for Transatlantic Security - Analysis on Military,Security, Arms Control and Nonprofilation Issues. Web. 08 Feb. 2011..