U.N. Declaration on Colonialism.

• Position: PAIRING A PRIMARY & A SECONDARY SOURCE

At the end of World War II, a third of the world's population lived in territories that were not self-governing, including most of Africa. That would soon change. Colonized peoples agitated for self-determination, and the newly formed United Nations championed their cause. By 1960, dozens of former colonies had achieved autonomy. In December of that year, the U.N. drafted a challenge to the remaining colonial powers to bring colonialism to an end. Read this excerpt from that U.N. document, along with the Upfront article about Africa. Then answer the questions.

U.N. Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples

The General Assembly,

Mindful of the determination proclaimed by the peoples of the world in the Charter of the United Nations to reaffirm faith in fundamental human rights, in the dignity and worth of the human person, in the equal rights of men and women and of nations large and small and to promote social progress and better standards of life in larger freedoms.

Conscious of the need for the creation of conditions of stability and well-being and peaceful and friendly relations based on respect for the principles of equal rights and self-determination of all peoples, and of universal respect for, and observance of, human rights and fundamental freedoms for all without distinction as to race, sex, language or religion,

Recognizing the passionate yearning for freedom in all dependent peoples and the decisive role of such peoples in the attainment of their independence,

Aware of the increasing conflicts resulting from the denial of or impediments in the way of the freedom of such peoples, which constitute a serious threat to world peace,

Considering the important role of the United Nations in assisting the movement for independence in Trust and Non-Self-Governing Territories,

Recognizing that the peoples of the world ardently desire the end of colonialism in all its manifestations, Convinced that the continued existence of colonialism prevents the development of international economic co-operation, impedes the social, cultural and economic development of dependent peoples and militates against the United Nations ideal of universal peace,

Affirming that peoples may, for their own ends...