What is the history of the EU? What assumptions provided the motivation for its creation in the first place? Describe and analyze its evolution over time. In doing so, be as specific as you can regarding the challenges faced in its development

Were these challenges overcome? If so, how? If not, why not?
What will be an ideal response?


Ideal Answer: The ideal answer should include:
1. Outline the history of the EU, hitting upon major events – the Maastricht Treaty, the monetary union, expansion, etc.
2. Explain what motivated the creation of the EU, perhaps beginning with the ECSC and EEC, and the move away from nationalism
3. Investigate the challenges faced by the EU in its evolution, for instance, the issues that have arisen around the eurozone.
4. Assess whether these challenges have or have not been overcome, and how they were overcome or why they were not.
5. Offer a compelling summary and conclusion.

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