Europeans were eager to create supranational organizations after WW 2 because they were very dispersed and distinct. They needed to find a way to unite because every country had their own currency and it was a mess especially after WW 2. Making supranational organizations like the European Union allowed Europe to have the same currency, make it easier to move places, and making it easier to travel around each country.
Shay's Rebellion showed the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. When the central government couldn't put down the rebellion, the first stirrings of federalism began to gather strength. ... The government gave most powers to the states, and the central government consisted only of a legislature.
They acknowledged that collective security was useful, but remained reluctant
He called pacifism a form of "cowardice"., - and more specifically, it was "the clearest form of cowardice" for him - one where one did not want to fight for anything at all ( I totally disagree!) <span />
