United Nations and Security Council Concepts

What did Stalin offer to do to help the United States end the war with Japan?

• Provide financial aid

• Set up a communist state in Japan

• Aid the U.S. in the invasion of the Japanese home islands

• Negotiate a peace treaty

What was the political status of most Western European nations after World War II?

• Communist

• Democratic

• Neutral

• Dictatorial

What did the USSR use Eastern European nations as, according to the document?

• Economic partners

• A buffer zone from the west

• Military bases

• Trade allies

What was the world divided into after the military split in Europe?

• Two camps

• Three camps

• Four camps

• Five camps

What did the Marshall Plan offer insight into?

• The U.S. military strategy

• The U.S. containment plan

• The Soviet economic policy

• The European Union formation

What was the nature of the governments set up by the Soviet Union in Eastern Europe?

• Democratic

• Puppet governments

• Neutral

• Monarchies

What was the main focus of the U.S. policy of containment?

• To expand U.S. territory

• To contain the spread of communism

• To promote global trade

• To establish new colonies

What was the main reason for creating the United Nations?

• To replace the League of Nations

• To maintain world peace

• To establish a global government

• To control international trade

Which countries have permanent seats on the Security Council?

• USA, Britain, France, China, Russia

• USA, Germany, Japan, India, Brazil

• USA, Canada, Australia, Italy, Spain

• USA, Mexico, South Africa, Egypt, Turkey

What is required for the Security Council to authorize the use of military force?

• A majority vote from all members

• Unanimous vote from permanent members

• Approval from the General Assembly

• A vote from the Secretary General