Resolutions

Between 1946 and 1960, 160 Resolutions were adopted by the United Nations Security Council of which the United States sits as a permanent member. For this assignment you will choose any resolution dated between 1946 and 1960 and answer the following questions and instructions about it:

  • Summarize the Resolution. What was it about?
  • What was the voting summary? How many people were for the resolution and how many against?
  • Do you agree with the outcome of the resolution? Why or why not?
  • If you were representing the United States in the UN Security Council what would have you done during the resolution? Would you have voted in favor or against? Why?