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Writing Exercises: The Role of the United Nations WorksheetWriting Exercises: The Role of the United Nations Worksheet
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Writing Exercises: The Role of the United Nations

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When did the United Nations begin? Have they been successful at keeping peace? And, what is the Declaration of Human Rights? Each of these questions needs a complete and well-thought-out answer, it's up to your class to do the job. Great as a warmup, homework assignment, or as guided reading.

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