UN origin Flashcards
When was some of the grounding work for the creation of the UN made?
In the creation of the Atlantic Charter on HMS Prince of Wales of the coast of Canada in 1941 (prior to US entry to the war)
What did Roosevelt fear domestically with regard to the UN?
The isolationist backlash that stoped the US joining the LoN
At what conference was the USSR brought into UN planning?
The Tehran Conference 1943
What was America’s idea for the great powers suggested to the USSR at the Tehran conference?
The “four policemen”
Why did Stalin fear a regional relationship for the UN?
Might limit the USSR to E EUR
Where was the decision to make France the fifth police man made?
At planning at Dumbarton Oaks (1944)
Who did the USSR want to gain voting rights for?
All 16 Republics of USSR - would have been a misuse of sovereign equality
What USSR republics did get seats as a compromise?
Byelorussia
Ukraine
What event prior to the San Francisco Meeting of 1945 was a worry for UN planners?
Roosevelt’s death and whether Truman would continue US support
How have the P5 used the Veto?
To take military action outside of the UN.
How many peacekeeping missions has the UN setup?
70
