Question

This excerpt is adapted from the "Declaration Against Colonialism", which was adopted by the United Nations in 1960.

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..., Solemnly proclaims the necessity of bringing to a speedy and unconditional end colonialism in all its forms... And to this end declares that:

The subjection of peoples to alien subjugation, domination and exploitation... is contrary to the Charter of the United Nations and is an impediment to the promotion of world peace and co-operation.
All peoples have the right to self-determination; by virtue of that right they freely determine their political status and freely pursue their economic, social, and cultural development.
Document 1: What was the main idea of this U.N declaration?

Answer 1

The main idea of this U.N declaration is discussed below in details.

Step-by-step explanation:

This document form the general assembly of the United Nation Illustrates the Idea of Enlightenment which presided it on the nature of humanity and that oppression under Imperialism was evil and its purpose before the whole world was to end all forms of colonialism.

Inspired by both Self-determination and Idea of enlightenment under Woodrow Wilson 14 point, the time has come to allow earlier colonies to obtain their freedom.

The United Nation had peacekeeping troops to promote the free and fair elections of newly sovereign countries.