United Nations Formation Quiz

The United Nations evolved out of wartime conferences between ______, Churchill, and Stalin.

The idea for 4 policemen (USA, Britain, USSR, ______) would create the Security Council.

Major powers were guaranteed ______ powers in the Security Council.

The UN Charter was signed by ______ countries on June 26, 1945.

The primary purpose of the United Nations is to maintain international ______ and settle disputes.

United Nations

Evolved from wartime conferences between Roosevelt, Churchill, and Stalin
Aim was to create an organization to rebuild a war-torn world
In 1942, 26 nations at war with the Axis powers formed the basis for future global security discussions
Basic plan proposed by the Americans at Dumbarton Oaks, Washington D.C. in September 1944
Proposed a four-member Security Council (USA, Britain, USSR, China) to maintain global peace
Other countries invited to join
Security Council membership initially comprised of 11 members
USSR wanted 15 seats (for its republics), and France
Decisions made at Yalta that the major powers (USA, USSR, Britain, France, and China) would have permanent Security Council seats
Structure agreed upon at San Francisco in April 1945
Major powers granted veto power in Security Council -Major powers guaranteed positions in Security Council based on their sovereign interests
Charter of the United Nations signed by 50 countries on June 26, 1945; effective October 24, 1945
Poland was among the signatories

Purpose of the UN

To maintain international peace and settle disputes

Test your knowledge on the origins and structure of the United Nations. This quiz covers key events from wartime conferences to the establishment of the Security Council. Dive into the historical context and the major powers involved in shaping global governance.