Which political factor resulted in the establishment of the European Union (EU)?
A) spectacular success of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
B) trade impasse following the oil crisis in the 1970s that occurred due to collusion among oil producing nations
C) devastation of Western Europe during two world wars and the desire for a lasting peace
D) emergence of Japan as an economic and industrial superpower despite the nuclear holocaust
E) rise of communism in Europe

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The European Union was established to promote economic cooperation and prevent further conflicts in Europe, motivated by the devastation of Western Europe during the two world wars and the desire for lasting peace.

Which Political Factor Resulted in the Establishment of the European