Question

State whether the following statement is true or false with reason.

‘Maastricht’ Treaty was signed for the defence of Europe.

Write the following statement is true or false with reason.

The treaty was signed for the protection of Europe.

Options

• True

• False

Answer 1

This statement is false.

Reason:

1. On 7^th February 1992, the Maastricht Treaty was signed to create the European Union.
2. This treaty led to the expansion of spheres of cooperation in internal affairs, foreign policies and defence policies.
3. The treaty led to the creation of an economic union with a common currency, the Euro.