This map shows the member states of the European Union (EU). Based on this map, what is the MOST LIKELY reason the EU was formed?

Responses
A to increase trade between European nationsto increase trade between European nations
B to protect themselves from foreign enemiesto protect themselves from foreign enemies
C to begin the process of forming one large nationto begin the process of forming one large nation
D to isolate Europe from the rest of the international communityto isolate Europe from the rest of the international community
E to prevent another conflict from causing another world warto prevent another conflict from causing another world war

A to increase trade between European nations