Which of the Following Is NOT True of the European

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true of the European Union (EU) ?

• A) It began as a response to the widespread devastation of World War II.
• B) The early organizations centered on trade development.
• C) It has eagerly pursued new membership in Eastern Europe and the Middle East.
• D) There is division between Western and Eastern Europe raising the possibility of a split between two opposed coalitions.
• E) It is headquartered in Brussels.

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