Asked by Danielle Dunlop on Jun 23, 2024
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Who led the campaign for a unified Europe that could compete with U.S.and Japanese economic strength as president of the European Commission in the mid-1980s?
A) Helmut Kohl
B) Jacques Chirac
C) Jacques Delors
D) Richard von Weizsäcker
E) Margaret Thatcher
European Commission
An institution of the European Union responsible for proposing legislation, implementing decisions, upholding the EU treaties, and managing the day-to-day business of the EU.
Economic Strength
A measure of a country's or region's financial health and ability to withstand economic challenges, often assessed by GDP, employment rates, and other economic indicators.
- Recognize the evolution and significance of the European Union and its policies.
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Sunny NarangJun 24, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Jacques Delors led the campaign for a unified Europe as the president of the European Commission from 1985-1995. He believed that a more integrated Europe was necessary to compete with the economic strength of the United States and Japan.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the evolution and significance of the European Union and its policies.