Legacy of Imperialism Answers

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What is the main purpose of the declaration?

to call for decolonization and explain why it is necessary

to promote nationalism and national unity

to oppose decolonization and explain why is it unnecessary

to encourage newly independent countries to join the UN

What is the main idea of the excerpt?

The UN believes that only Western nations should support human rights.

The UN is aware that some nations are threatened by its support for human rights.

The UN supports self-determination only for those people who are peaceful.

The UN is aware of the importance of human rights throughout the world.

How does this excerpt relate to the ideas of self-determination and human rights?

It shows that the UN supports both concepts.

It shows that the UN opposes both concepts.

It shows that the UN supports self-determination but not human rights.

It shows that the UN supports human rights but not self-determination.

In what circumstance would the UN delay independence for colonized regions?

Economic struggles would postpone when a colony is granted independence.

Colonies with widespread political instability would not be granted independence.

A lack of educational preparedness would lead to a delay.

These factors are not legitimate reasons for delay.

What does this passage imply about the problems facing new nations at independence?

Most nations face economic, political, or social problems at independence.

Political instability is expected, but economic problems are rare.

Economic problems are likely, but independence will lead to political stability.

Economic, political, and social problems are unlikely once independence is achieved.

According to the UN, why should the world support self-determination?

It will lead to non–self-governing territories losing freedom.

It will lead to the end of discrimination around the world.

It will enable people to enjoy complete independence and freedom.

It will allow them to place conditions and reservations on their will and desire.

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