By visiting and meeting with leaders of other nations, the Secretary of State learns more about these countries and reports back to the president with important information that will help the president and Congress create a foreign policy plan based on safety and the creation of good relationships. SS.7.C.4.2: Recognize government and citizen participation in international organizations. Pgs.: 658 The end of World War II, and more specifically the Holocaust, brought international attention to issues and problems of worldwide concern. People all over the world began to pay closer attention to human rights (rights that people have because they exist) and different organizations were created to support these concerns. Governments all over the world created and participated in a number of international organizations that protected human rights and focused on economic and trade related concerns. Several international organizations exist that protect human rights (the rights of all people) and focus on economic and trade related concerns. While these organizations have members from countries around the world, some of these organizations are located in the United States. The United Nations is headquartered in New York City. The UN was founded after World War II and is an organization that keeps peace and helps to develop friendly relationships between and among countries. 193 nations (governments) are members of the United Nations and meet in New York City at different times throughout the year. Below are some examples of major international organizations in which governments participate. Name of Short Form Symbol Purpose Organization Name North NAFTA Allows free trade among the United States, American Canada and Mexico and has opened new Free Trade markets, created jobs, and encouraged Agreement growth in the economies of its members. The governments of the United States, Mexico and Canada encourage the purchase and sale of each other’s goods. North Atlantic NATO A group of 28 countries that have agreed to Treaty protect each other in case of attack; Organization specifically started to protect themselves against aggression by the Soviet Union and
By visiting and meeting with leaders of other nations, the Secretary of State learns more about these countries and reports back to the president with important information that will help the president and Congress create a foreign policy plan based on safety and the creation of good relationships. SS.7.C.4.2: Recognize government and citizen participation in international organizations. Pgs.: 658 The end of World War II, and more specifically the Holocaust, brought international attention to issues and problems of worldwide concern. People all over the world began to pay closer attention to human rights (rights that people have because they exist) and different organizations were created to support these concerns. Governments all over the world created and participated in a number of international organizations that protected human rights and focused on economic and trade related concerns. Several international organizations exist that protect human rights (the rights of all people) and focus on economic and trade related concerns. While these organizations have members from countries around the world, some of these organizations are located in the United States. The United Nations is headquartered in New York City. The UN was founded after World War II and is an organization that keeps peace and helps to develop friendly relationships between and among countries. 193 nations (governments) are members of the United Nations and meet in New York City at different times throughout the year. Below are some examples of major international organizations in which governments participate. Name of Organization Short Form Name Symbol Purpose North American Free Trade Agreement NAFTA Allows free trade among the United States, Canada and Mexico and has opened new markets, created jobs, and encouraged growth in the economies of its members. The governments of the United States, Mexico and Canada encourage the purchase and sale of each other’s goods. North Atlantic Treaty Organization NATO A group of 28 countries that have agreed to protect each other in case of attack; specifically started to protect themselves against aggression by the Soviet Union and
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