Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/nuclear-non-proliferation-treaty

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.

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1. What is the treaty type?Multilateral arms control and disarmament treaty
2. What is the date of entry into force?March 5, 1970
3. What is the Nuclear Non‑Proliferation Treaty?The NPT is a treaty that asks countries without nuclear weapons to keep that promise, while countries that have them agree to work toward disarmament and share peaceful nuclear technology.
4. Why did the NPT start during the Cold War?During the Cold War the United States and the Soviet Union were building many nuclear weapons, and people feared that too many bombs would make the world unsafe.

Nuclear Proliferation: The spread of nuclear weapons, fissionable material, and weapons-applicable nuclear technology and information to nations not possessing them.
Nuclear Disarmament: The act of reducing or eliminating nuclear weapons, often through international treaties and agreements.
IAEA Safeguards: A system of verification measures implemented by the IAEA to ensure that nuclear material is not diverted for military purposes.
Additional Protocol: An agreement that strengthens the IAEA's ability to verify that a state is not misusing its nuclear program.