Question

One of the major purposes of the Schuman Plan, proposed in 1950, was to achieve lasting peace by __________.
A.
requiring all European countries to become part of the United Nations
B.
creating a European athletic event similar to the Olympics
C.
ensuring that all Europeans spoke French and German
D.
aligning European nations economically and politically

Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Answer 1

D. aligning European nations economically and politically

The Schuman Plan proposed pooling coal and steel production (leading to the European Coal and Steel Community) to bind nations together economically and politically so war between them would be unlikely and lasting peace more achievable.