War Crimes Answers

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According to the passage, what was the purpose of this charter?

A
to identify war criminals from the Allied nations
B
to declare the plan to punish those who had committed war crimes
C
to announce a peace agreement at the end of World War II
D
to detail the kinds of war crimes committed during World War II
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Why might this evidence be useful at trial?

A
It is a detailed record that helps prove Germany started an aggressive war.
B
It is eyewitness testimony that helps prove crimes against peace were committed.
C
It is a detailed record that helps prove genocide was committed.
D
It is eyewitness testimony that helps prove prisoners of war were mistreated.
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Based on the video, the majority of Nazi leaders tried at Nuremberg

A
were acquitted of their crimes.
B
were sentenced to death.
C
faced a lifetime in prison.
D
got off on technicalities.
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What were the goals of the United Nations? Check all that apply.to promote human rightsto solve international disputesto take over aggressive nationsto form an international military tribunalto maintain international peace and securityto solve economic, social, and humanitarian problems

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to promote human rights
B
to solve international disputes
C
to take over aggressive nations
D
to form an international military tribunal
E
to maintain international peace and security
F
to solve economic, social, and humanitarian problems
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This passage from the declaration explains

A
what happens to countries that commit human rights violations.
B
that human rights apply to all the people of the world.
C
the importance of establishing basic human rights.
D
that some rights can be limited by sovereign nations.

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