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1949- Ten countries formed the Council of Europe. It focused mainly on human rights issues.
1952- Six countries created the European Coal and Steel Community. It focused on tying national industries together.
1957- Five countries joined together to form the European Economic Community. Its purpose was the economic integration of the member countries, including a common market.

How did the European Coal and Steel Community differ from the other two organizations listed in the table?
A.
It was formed to help create a common currency.
B.
Its main purpose was to manage resources.
C.
Its primary purpose was to collect taxes.
D.
It was created to provide international laws.

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**B. Its main purpose was to manage resources.**

The European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC) specifically aimed to integrate the coal and steel industries of its member countries, managing resources critical to economic development and fostering cooperation to prevent conflict. The Council of Europe and the European Economic Community had broader focuses, with the former primarily concerned with human rights and the latter with economic integration and common markets.

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