Question

why was the european coal and steel community created? select two answers.
to develop new coal and steel supplies overseas
to share the management of heavy industry
to help prevent the creation of weapons of war
to stop foreign exports of coal and steel
to enforce safety rules in mining industries

Explanation:

The European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC) was established to integrate heavy industries (coal and steel) among member states. Sharing management of heavy industry (coal and steel) was a key aspect as it would make war between member - states "not merely unthinkable, but materially impossible" (Robert Schuman). Also, by pooling coal and steel resources, it was a step to prevent the unrestricted creation of weapons (since coal and steel are key raw materials for weapons production).

• Developing new overseas supplies was not the main goal; the focus was on European integration.
• Stopping foreign exports was contrary to the idea of pooling resources (which could be traded within the community).
• Enforcing safety rules in mining was not the core purpose; the core was political and economic integration for peace.

Answer:

• to share the management of heavy industry
• to help prevent the creation of weapons of war