Current Consequences of Ultranationalism
Key Question: What are some current consequences of ultranationalism?
Learning Goal: Examine how the absence of an established International Court system opened the door for recent acts of genocide
Activity: Textbook Scavenger Hunt
Learning Goal: Examine how the absence of an established International Court system opened the door for recent acts of genocide
Activity: Textbook Scavenger Hunt
Since the end of World War II, people have tried to rid the world of extreme forms of nationalism that can lead to crimes against humanity. They believe that it is in the interest of all countries - and all peoples - to do this. These crimes threaten the peace, security, and well-being of everyone.
After the League of Nations failed to prevent the horrors of World War II, world leaders tried to find a new way to preserve peace in the world. They formed the United Nations, an international organization that all countries could join. They hoped that the UN could help find peaceful ways for countries to work out disagreements.
One of the UN's strategies for preventing crimes against humanity was to create an international court. But in 1945, the UN was still young. No permanent court had been established. So the victorious Allies set up international military tribunals to try German and Japanese officials for crimes they had committed during World War II.
After the League of Nations failed to prevent the horrors of World War II, world leaders tried to find a new way to preserve peace in the world. They formed the United Nations, an international organization that all countries could join. They hoped that the UN could help find peaceful ways for countries to work out disagreements.
One of the UN's strategies for preventing crimes against humanity was to create an international court. But in 1945, the UN was still young. No permanent court had been established. So the victorious Allies set up international military tribunals to try German and Japanese officials for crimes they had committed during World War II.
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