Question

why did the soviet union oppose the universal declaration of human rights?

○ a accepting the document would have slowed soviet industrial development.
○ b they wanted to spite their western allies.
○ c the allies secretly encouraged the soviets to oppose it.
○ d the soviets valued the state more than individual rights.

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• Option a: The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) focuses on human rights, not industrial development. So this is incorrect.
• Option b: The UDHR was a global effort, and the Soviet Union's opposition was not about spiting Western allies. This is illogical.
• Option c: There's no evidence the Allies secretly encouraged Soviet opposition. This is baseless.
• Option d: The Soviet Union's ideology emphasized state - centered values, prioritizing collective (state) interests over individual rights. The UDHR emphasizes individual rights, so this aligns with why they opposed it.

Answer:

d. The Soviets valued the state more than individual rights.