Adams-Devolution/Supranationalism

US/Great Britain

Jul 4, 1777

Devolution
Economic
Countries involved: US and Great Britain
Countries created: USA
Explanation: Britain didn't have the money or resources to conrtol the 13 colonies so they gave them independence in order to establish a new trading partner.

Triple Alliance Formed

Nov 12, 1882

Supranationalism
Political/Military
Countries: Germany, Austria-hungary, Italy
Cause: They didn't want France to havve allies or else it'd be strong.

Triple Entente Formed

Feb 21, 1907

Supranationalism
Political/Military
Participants: Britain, France, Russia
Cause: They were trying to prevent Germany from taking over while not attacking each other.

Ireland/Great Britain

Apr 18, 1949

Devolution
Culture
Groups involved: Britain and Ireland
Countries created: Ireland and Northern Ireland
Explanation: Ireland wanted to be Catholic by itself and not ruled by Protestant rulers

OPEC

Sep 10, 1960

Supranationalism
Countries- Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, UAE, Iran, and Iraq
Type- Economic
Purpose- Coordinate policies on selling petroleum products

Canada/Quebec

Mar 29, 1966

Devolution
Culture
Groups involved: Canada Quebec
Countries created: None (autonomy)
Explanation: Quebec was mostly french speaking (catholic) and wanted independence from protestant, english Canada. They held several votes and each time Quebec was voted to stay a part of Canada.

ICO (Islamic Conference Organization)

Mar 28, 1971

Supranationalism
Countries: Saudi Arabbia, Afghanistna, most of Middle East, and North AfricaType: Culture
Purpose: Promote Islamic soildarity through culture activities, strengthening the muslims.

Yuogoslavia

Jun 26, 1991

Devolution
Type: Culture
Countries created: Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia, and Serbia.
Reason: The communist government wanted everyone to be the same with no ethnic defferences. After the fall of communism, the different ethnic groups decided to split into their own countries.

European Union

Feb 7, 1992

Supranationalism
Countries- Austria, Sweden, Finland, Germany, France, etc...
Type- Economic
Purpose- Establish one currency and remove taxing between trade partners in order to lower price of goods and improve the economy.

Scotland/UK

May 27, 1999

Devolution
Economic
Countries involed: UK and Scotland
Countries created: Scotland
Explanation: Sctoland had the resources to support itself, it could join EU and get its own budget instead of getting part of Englands budget cut.