The 1960's (Europe and Wider World) (Junior Cert History): Model Answers

The 1960s (Europe and Wider World)

1. What was the Treaty of Rome?

   The Treaty of Rome established the European Economic Community (EEC), allowing the free movement of people, goods, and services between member states.

2. Give one reason for division in Europe after World War Two.

   Europe was divided due to

   1. fear of communism
   2. the USSR setting up communist governments in Eastern Europe
   3. mistrust between the USSR and the USA
   4. the partition of Germany

3. Name an important leader from 1945-1989 and the country they were involved with.

   Leader: John F. Kennedy Country: USA

4. Name a leader from International Relations in the Twentieth Century and one of his achievements.

   Leader: John F. Kennedy Achievement: Forced the Russians to withdraw their missiles from Cuba during the Cuban Missile Crisis.

5. Write down one major event in International Relations in the Twentieth Century and give one reason why this event was important.

   Event: Cuban Missile Crisis Importance: Marked a turning point in the Cold War and helped ease tensions between the USA and the USSR.