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chapter 14: human rights violations 303
preamble
whereas recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world,
whereas disregard and contempt for human rights have resulted in barbarous acts which have outraged the conscience of mankind, and the advent of a world in which human beings shall enjoy freedom of speech and freedom from fear and want has been proclaimed as the highest aspiration of the common people,
now, therefore, the general assembly proclaims this universal declaration of human rights as a common standard of achievement for all peoples and all nations, to the end that every individual and every organ of society, keeping this declaration constantly in mind, shall strive by teaching and education to promote respect for these rights and freedoms and by progressive measures, national and international, to secure their universal and effective recognition and observance, both among the peoples of the member states themselves and among the peoples of territories under their jurisdiction.
—the universal declaration of human rights, un

1. what does the united nations hope to achieve by adopting the universal declaration of human rights?
2. an end to nuclear proliferation
3. universal suffrage
4. political stability
5. respect for people’s rights
6. which historical event is this declaration most likely a result of?
7. russian revolution
8. apartheid in south africa
9. atrocities in world war ii
10. start of the cold war
11. the ideas expressed in the un universal declaration of human rights most closely reflect the political philosophy of the
12. scientific revolution
13. age of enlightenment
14. industrial revolution
15. treaty of versailles

when the anc african national congress launched its campaign for the defiance of unjust laws in 1952, mandela was elected national volunteer - in - chief. the campaign was conceived as a mass civil disobedience campaign that would involve ordinary people, ending in mass defiance. mandela travelled the country organizing resistance to discriminatory biased legislation. brought to trial for his role in the campaign, mandela was convicted of disobeying the suppression of communism act and given a suspended prison sentence. after the campaign ended, he was prohibited from attending gatherings and confined to johannesburg for six months....
—nelson mandela, biographical details, african national congress online

1. what action did the anc suggest black south africans take against the white national government?
2. start a world - wide boycott
3. overthrow the white government
4. seek to disobey unfair laws
5. refuse to pay their taxes

Explanation:

1. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights aims to secure respect for people's rights. Nuclear proliferation is not its focus, and universal suffrage is just one aspect of rights. Political stability is a broader - related but not the main goal.
2. The atrocities of World War II led to a global outcry for the protection of human rights, which led to the creation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The other events are not as directly related to the creation of this declaration.
3. The Age of Enlightenment emphasized natural rights, equality, and liberty, which are reflected in the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The other movements or treaties are not as closely related to these core ideas.
4. The ANC launched a mass civil - disobedience campaign against unjust laws. A world - wide boycott is not mentioned, and overthrowing the government is not the described action. Seeking to disobey unfair laws is in line with the civil - disobedience campaign.

Answer:

1. 4. respect for people's rights
2. 3. atrocities in World War II
3. 2. Age of Enlightenment
4. 3. seek to disobey unfair laws