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Difficulty: MediumInstitutions Developing in a Globalized World

"Resolved to mark a new stage in the process of European integration undertaken with the establishment of the European Communities...
Recalling the historic importance of the ending of the division of the European continent and the need to create firm bases for the construction of the future Europe...
Confirming their attachment to the principles of liberty, democracy and respect for human rights...
Resolved to establish a citizenship common to nationals of their countries...
Have decided to establish a European Union..."

—Treaty on European Union (Maastricht Treaty), 1992

The process described in the passage is most directly an example of which of the following developments in the late twentieth century?

  1. A
    The complete homogenization of diverse European cultures into a single global identity.
  2. B
    The transition of economic imperialism into direct colonial rule over member states.
  3. The formation of regional alliances to facilitate economic and political cooperation.Answer
  4. D
    The rise of mercantilist trade systems that isolated regional economies from the global market.

Answer

The formation of regional alliances to facilitate economic and political cooperation.
The correct answer is correct because the Maastricht Treaty (1992), which founded the European Union, is a classic example of late-twentieth-century regional integration where sovereign nations formed an alliance to coordinate policies, remove trade barriers, and facilitate political and economic cooperation.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the historical context and main purpose of the document in the stimulus.
The document is the Maastricht Treaty (1992), which officially established the European Union to promote integration, common citizenship, and cooperation among European nations.
This establishes the historical entity and event being discussed in the question.
2
Relate the establishment of the European Union to broader historical developments of the late twentieth century under Unit 9 (Globalization).
The creation and expansion of the European Union represents the trend of forming regional trade agreements and political alliances to foster economic cooperation and integration.
This links the specific historical detail of the treaty to the general learning objective about institutions developing in a globalized world.

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Regional alliances and economic integration in a globalized world
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