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How the United Nations took shape

Order eight steps from wartime principles to an international organization coming into force.

Open for classroom testing · About 12 minutes, adjustable

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San Francisco · 1945How the United Nations took shape

Sequence challenge

Put the story in order.

Put these steps toward the UN in order, from the Atlantic Charter to entry into force.

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  1. 1

    The UN Charter enters into force.

  2. 2

    Dumbarton Oaks discussions produce proposals for an organization.

  3. 3

    Leaders at Yalta call for the San Francisco conference.

  4. 4

    Roosevelt and Churchill announce the Atlantic Charter’s principles.

  5. 5

    Twenty-six states join the Declaration by United Nations.

  6. 6

    Representatives sign the UN Charter in San Francisco.

  7. 7

    The San Francisco conference opens.

  8. 8

    Invitations to the San Francisco conference are sent.

Course connections

Reviewed NC references: WH.C&G.2.2

Voluntary national references: D2.His.1.9-12

Compare the activity’s scope with your own course requirements. These connections identify practice opportunities; they do not establish full standards mastery or a match for every state.