April26
United Nations Questions
Directions: Use the reading about the United Nations and answer the questions. Be sure to answer in complete sentences.
- Why did the United States never join the League of Nations?
- Who suggested the term “United Nations”?
- Who were the 5 permanent members (counties) on the Security Council?
- What power did these 5 members have? What did that power do?
- What two types of powers were composed of on the Security Council that had the veto power?
- What was the purpose of the United Nations (list 2 reasons)?
7. In President Truman’s speech, he says “you have won victory against” against what have the countries won victory over?