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“We the peoples of the United Nations determined to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war, which twice in our lifetime has brought untold sorrow to mankind, and to reaffirm faith in fundamental human rights, in the dignity and worth of the human person, in the equal rights of men and women and of nations large and small... have resolved to combine our efforts to accomplish these aims.”

—Preamble to the Charter of the United Nations, 1945

Based on the passage and your knowledge of world history, which of the following was a primary objective of the founding of the United Nations?

  1. To maintain international peace and security and promote human rights through global cooperation.Answer
  2. B
    To enforce mercantilist policies to guarantee that wealthy nations maintain favorable trade balances.
  3. C
    To establish a single global government that would eliminate the sovereign borders of member states.
  4. D
    To directly govern and colonize newly independent territories in Asia and Africa.

Answer

To maintain international peace and security and promote human rights through global cooperation.
The correct answer is correct because the preamble directly highlights the mission of preventing future wars ('save succeeding generations from the scourge of war') and protecting human rights ('reaffirm faith in fundamental human rights'). These ideals formed the foundation of the United Nations' mission of collective security and global diplomacy in the post-1945 era.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the stimulus document for key themes and objectives.
The preamble focuses directly on avoiding global conflicts ('save succeeding generations from the scourge of war') and protecting human dignity ('reaffirm faith in fundamental human rights').
This establishes the core motivations of the founders when setting up the United Nations in 1945.
2
Compare the core themes of the document with the provided choices.
The choice stating the goal of maintaining international peace and promoting human rights aligns precisely with the textual evidence, whereas options about mercantilist policies, a single global government, or direct colonization are historically inaccurate and contradict the UN's stated principles.
Evaluating choices against the historical context of the post-World War II international order confirms the correct answer.

Key Concept

The United Nations was established in 1945 to foster international cooperation, resolve disputes peacefully, prevent global wars, and advocate for human rights.
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