Geneva Conference arrivals

In Geneva, Switzerland, Secretary of State Dulles arrives for an Asian conference aimed at resolving Korean and Indochina issues. Dulles threatens to leave if Red China is treated equally with the Big Four. Delegations from 19 nations, including South Korea and Red China, arrive, with Red China's status being a point of contention. Russia's Foreign Minister Molotov supports Red China's role. The League of Nations Palace prepares for the conference, with a rotating chairmanship among Thailand, Russia, and Britain.

What was the main objective of the Asian conference in Geneva?

• To plan a military alliance

• To discuss trade agreements

• To establish a new international organization

• To find peaceful solutions to the Korean and Indochina issues

What condition did Secretary of State Dulles set for his participation in the conference?

• The conference should focus on European issues

• The conference must be held in the United States

• Red China must be given a leadership role

• Red China should not be given equal status with the Big Four

Who led the South Korean delegation at the conference?

• Foreign Minister Molotov

• Secretary of State Dulles

• Foreign Minister Choe Un Lai

• Foreign Minister Pyongyang Thai

What was a major point of contention regarding Red China's participation?

• Their status as a sponsoring power

• Their cultural influence

• Their military presence

• Their economic policies

Which countries were chosen to rotate the chairmanship of the conference?

• India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh

• China, Japan, and South Korea

• Thailand, Russia, and Britain

• United States, France, and Germany