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The Atlantic Charter led many people living in colonies to believe that they

A
could support either side in World War II.
B
would never be independent.
C
would soon be given their independence.
D
could overthrow their colonial rulers.
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What is the Commonwealth of Nations?

A
another name for the United Nations
B
countries that were once part of the British Empire
C
another name for all the nations of the world
D
countries that were once ruled by France
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Read the excerpt from the Atlantic Charter. The President of the United States of America and the Prime Minister, Mr. Churchill, . . . respect the right of all peoples to choose the form of government under which they will live.

Answer:

their own political decisions

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Read the excerpt from a declaration passed by the United Nations General Assembly in 1960. 3. Inadequacy of political, economic, social or educational preparedness should never serve as a pretext for delaying independence. What does the UN declaration say about delaying independence for colonized regions?

A
Economic challenges should postpone the date when a colony is granted independence.
B
There are very few circumstances that should delay a colony gaining its independence.
C
Colonies with widespread political instability should not be granted independence.
D
A lack of educational preparedness should lead to a delay in granting independence.
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Read the resolution adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1960. The subjection of peoples to alien subjugation, domination and exploitation constitutes a denial of fundamental human rights. Which statement best sums up the meaning of this resolution?

A
People have the right to subjugate, dominate, and exploit alien people.
B
The colonization of people denies them their fundamental human rights.
C
The colonization of people protects their fundamental human rights.
D
People should deny outsiders their fundamental human rights.
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What did the 1941 Atlantic Charter lead colonized countries to believe?

A
that they would soon have their independence
B
that they would soon be colonized again by others
C
that they would be denied the right to make their own choices
D
that they would be ruled by colonial holders indefinitely
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Why did some countries seek to hold on to their colonies?

A
These countries wanted to show their support for the Atlantic Charter.
B
These countries had a new-found respect for human rights.
C
These countries needed help in repaying debts from World War II.
D
These countries didn’t want to lose access to supplies of natural resources.
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Which best describes the withdrawal approach Belgium followed with the Congo in 1960?

A
Belgium withdrew from the Congo as quickly as possible.
B
Belgium withdrew in stages during a war to deny the Congo its independence.
C
Belgium withdrew from the Congo as slowly as possible.
D
Belgium withdrew gradually and continued a close association with the Congo.
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Read the resolution adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1960. The subjection of peoples to alien subjugation, domination and exploitation constitutes a denial of fundamental human rights. What did the United Nations seek to promote by adopting this resolution?

A
the idea of violent revolution
B
the principle of self-determination
C
the principle of colonization
D
the idea that all nations should join the UN
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Which best describes much of Europe after World War II?

A
optimistic and content
B
undamaged and victorious
C
triumphant and powerful
D
destroyed and impoverished

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