Charter of the United Nations

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the type of legal instrument?Foundational treaty and constituent treaty of the United Nations
2. What is the location of drafting conference?San Francisco, California, United States
3. What is the United Nations Charter?It is a giant rulebook that helps countries stay friends and keep peace. It was made after World War II to stop big fights. It tells how the UN works and what countries must do.
4. Why did the United Nations create the Charter after World War II?Because the war showed that old rules couldn't keep peace. The leaders wanted a new system so countries could work together and stop wars.

Constituent Treaty: A treaty that establishes an international organization and defines its structure and powers.
International Peace and Security: The primary objective of the UN, involving preventing conflict and resolving disputes peacefully.
Supersede: To take the place of something else, often because it is more important or powerful.