Question

The following passage was taken from the preamble of the United Nations Charter which officially established the organization in 1945.

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, and

•to establish conditions under which justice and respect for the obligations arising from treaties and other sources of international law can be maintained, and

•to promote social progress and better standards of life in larger freedom…

According to the information in its charter, what is the primary purpose of the United Nations?

A to improve working conditions
B to protect the environment and resources
C to promote peace through cooperation
D to create an alliance against communism

Answer 1

C — to promote peace through cooperation. The preamble stresses saving future generations from the scourge of war and establishing conditions of justice, human rights and cooperation among nations.