Regional Study: Africa and Eurasia · Contemporary Era

The European Union and Sovereignty

Investigating the benefits and challenges of economic and political unification in Europe.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why would a country choose to give up its own currency for a shared one?
  2. 2How do open borders within Europe impact national identity?
  3. 3What happens when the economic goals of member nations conflict?

Common Core State Standards

C3: D2.Civ.6.6-8C3: D2.Geo.11.6-8
Grade: 7th Grade
Subject: Geography
Unit: Regional Study: Africa and Eurasia
Period: Contemporary Era

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