The original forerunner of the EU,the __________ was formed in 1951 by Belgium,France,West Germany,Italy,Luxembourg,and the Netherlands.
A) European Union
B) European Coal and Steel Community
C) European Agricultural and Energy Union
D) European Textiles and Agricultural Community
E) European Community

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The European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC) was established in 1951 by Belgium, France, West Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands. It was the first international organization to be established in Europe after World War II, and its goal was to promote economic cooperation and prevent further conflict between its founding members by integrating their coal and steel industries. The ECSC is considered the forerunner of the European Union (EU), which was established in 1993. The other options listed do not accurately represent the original forerunner of the EU.

The Original Forerunner of the EU,the __________ Was Formed in 1951