Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit is elected the 1st woman president of UN General Assembly, Secy of State Dulles makes US foreign p

Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit is elected the 1st woman president of UN General Assembly, Secy of State Dulles makes US foreign p

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History, Social Studies, Other

9th - 10th Grade

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The U.N. General Assembly reconvenes with debates over Red China's seating and Madame Pandit's election as President. U.S. Secretary of State John Foster Dulles presents a policy declaration at the World Forum, challenging the Kremlin to support peace. He outlines policies for uniting Korea, granting independence in Indochina, uniting Germany, and freeing Austria, urging the Soviet Union to contribute to a peaceful world climate.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was elected as the President of the U.N. General Assembly, succeeding Lester Pearson?

Dag Hammarskjöld

Madame Pandit

John Foster Dulles

Red China

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main challenge posed by John Foster Dulles to the Soviet Union?

To withdraw from the U.N.

To back up their words about peace with actions

To increase their military presence

To form an alliance with the U.S.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which policy was NOT mentioned by Dulles as a way to reduce global tensions?

Freedom of Austria

Formation of a new world government

Peaceful independence for Indochina

Unification and freedom of Korea

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Dulles suggest the Soviet Union should end to help reduce tensions?

Their economic policies

Their dedication to the violent overthrow of independent governments

Their space exploration programs

Their cultural exchanges with the West

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which country's unification was mentioned as a policy to reduce tensions?

Japan

Germany

Italy

Spain