Read this article https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-32810887?app=news.politics.story.32810887.page, and feel free to do independent research by visiting the BBC or other reputable sources and give responses to the following:
1. In your own words, what is the European Union? What does Brexit mean?
2. What was a major reason the U.K. voted to leave the European Union? How close was the vote?
3. How has the Brexit affected the relationship the U.K. has with Europe? Speculate on how the Brexit might affect the future relationship between the U.K. and Europe.
4. Explain it.
- Can the U.K. postpone or cancel the Brexit? Why or why not?
6. Does the election of the new Prime Minister Boris Johnson change the Brexit situation? If so, how?
7. Do you think the Brexit will influence other countries in Europe to leave the EU? Why do you think about this?
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