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In 1948, the United Nations created the Universal Declaration of Human Rights to

A
restrict people’s basic rights.
B
prosecute countries that violate people’s rights
C
recognize people’s basic rights.
D
support countries that violate people’s rights.
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The International Military Tribunal included judges and prosecutors from which countries? Check all that apply.BritainSoviet UnionGermanyJapanFrance Switzerland

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Britain
B
Soviet Union
C
Germany
D
Japan
E
France
F
Switzerland
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The Allies created the United Nations after World War II to

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prosecute and punish war criminals.
B
subdue and take over aggressive nations.
C
establish free international elections and rules in war.
D
maintain international peace and security.
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Why did the United Nations update the Geneva Convention in 1949?

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to help settle disputes between nations before war breaks out
B
to promote worldwide peace and international cooperation
C
to protect POWs and civilians during times of war and conflict
D
to prosecute Nazis for war crimes against POWs and civilians
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A goal of the United Nation’s International Court of Justice is to

A
prosecute officials accused of committing war crimes.
B
oversee the day-to-day operation of the organization.
C
deploy peacekeepers to maintain order between nations.
D
settle disputes between nations without the need of war.
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Which is the best example of a crime against humanity?

A
A Nazi soldier who leads a campaign to recruit fellow soldiers.
B
A Nazi officer who planned a war strategy to defeat the Allied countries.
C
A Nazi general who ordered an aggressive attack on another country.
D
A Nazi corporal who executed thousands of Jews in a concentration camp.
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The highest-ranking Nazi leader tried at Nuremberg was

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Adolf Hitler.
B
Alfred Rosenberg.
C
Hermann Goring.
D
Julius Streicher.
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What protects humanitarian aid workers during times of war?

A
the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
B
the International Criminal Court
C
the World Health Organization
D
the Geneva Convention
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The chart shows the organization of the United Nations.

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Economic and Social Council
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General Assembly
C
Secretariat
D
International Court of Justice.

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