United Nations

United Nations

Open Ended

Name one of the major problems facing the world today?

Open Ended

Who or what organizations take care of these types of problems?

Multiple Choice

"The only true basis of enduring peace is the willing co-operation of free peoples in a world in which, relieved of the menace of aggression, all may enjoy economic and social security; and that it is their intention to work together, and with other free peoples, both in war and peace to this end.

With this declaration, what were these countries committing to? 

• To cooperate and work together in order to ensure peace. 

• To fight each other for dominance throughout the world.

• To establish a global government.

• To eliminate all enemies during war and peace. 

Multiple Choice

How did the allied nations react to the civilian casualties in World War II?

• They realized the Axis countries were too powerful and gave up. 

• They silently mourned the loss of life but resolved to do nothing. 

• They became even more committed to ensuring a lasting peace after the war.

• They refused to acknowledge the civilian casualties and continued to fight.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of the United Nations? 

• To ensure peace and safety for all people

• To encourage nations to work together

• To provide economic assistance to developing countries

• To establish one big government for the whole world

Multiple Choice

What is one of the critiques of the UN ?

• UN Peacekeeping forces are ineffective.  

• The wealthy nations have more power than other less wealthy nations

• The UN hasn’t done enough to fight injustices. 

• UN has been successful in promoting democracy.

Open Ended

Why was the UN formed? To what extent has it fulfilled its mission?