Preliminary UN Charter Meeting

Preliminary UN Charter Meeting

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies, Political Science

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The video covers the last-minute activities before the San Francisco Conference, highlighting the signing of a draft statute for a new International Court of Justice by 44 United Nations jurists. It details significant visitors to the White House, including President Osmeña of the Philippines, and the involvement of key figures like WPB Chief Krug and Senator McKellar. The arrival of Russian Foreign Commissar Molotov at National Airport is noted, along with the implications of Russia's 20-year pact with Poland. Molotov's meetings at the Blair Lee Mansion to discuss Polish representation are covered, leading to final discussions by Eden, Stettinius, and Molotov before the conference opening.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of the draft signed by jurists from 44 United Nations?

To form a military coalition

To draft a peace treaty

To create a new economic alliance

To establish a new International Court of Justice

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was among the important visitors at the White House?

General Eisenhower

Chancellor Adenauer

President Osmeña of the Philippines

Prime Minister Churchill

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which WPB Chief was involved in the Cabinet meetings?

Krug

Kenneth McKellar

Harold Ickes

Donald Nelson

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who greeted Russian Foreign Commissar Molotov upon his arrival?

Prime Minister Churchill

General Eisenhower

President Truman

Secretary Stettinius

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant agreement did Russia sign with Poland's Warsaw government?

A 20-year pact of friendship

A military alliance

A trade agreement

A cultural exchange program