It was not until this single market was established that the United States, Japan, and other countries gave serious thought to creating other alliances. Which of the following is being referred to here?

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Following the success of the European Steel and Coal Community, a global economic revolution began in 1958 when the European Economic Community was ratified and Europe took the step that would ultimately lead to the present-day European Union (EU). It was not until this single market was established that the United States, Japan, and other countries gave serious thought to creating other alliances.

It Was Not Until This Single Market Was Established That