Question

this excerpt is adapted from the founding charter of the organization of african unity, written in 1960. the organization was founded to promote well - being and social progress in african nations.

1. we, the heads of african states and governments assembled in the city of addis ababa, ethiopia,
2. convinced that it is the inalienable right of all people to control their own destiny,
3. conscious of the fact that freedom, equality, justice and dignity are essential objectives for the achievement of the legitimate aspirations of the african peoples,
4. conscious of our responsibility to harness the natural and human resources of our continent for the total advancement of our peoples in all spheres of human endeavor,
5. desirous that all african states should henceforth unite so that the welfare and well - being of their peoples can be assured,
6. resolved to reinforce the links between our states by establishing and strengthening common institutions,
7. have agreed to the present charter.
8. the organization shall have the following purposes:
9. to promote the unity and solidarity of the african states;
10. to coordinate and intensify their cooperation and efforts to achieve a better life for the peoples of africa;
11. to defend their sovereignty, their territorial integrity and independence;
12. to eradicate all forms of colonialism from africa; and
13. to promote international cooperation, having due regard to the charter of the united nations and the universal declaration of human rights.

reading quiz
what is the main purpose of paragraphs 2 - 6?
choose 1 answer:
a to illustrate the importance of the right of individuals to control their own destinies
b to elaborate on the reasons for the creation of the organization of african unity
c to explain the challenges that founding members of the organization of african unity have historically faced
d to provide concrete solutions for problems that have affected members of the organization of african unity

Explanation:

Los párrafos 2 - 6 hablan de la convicción de que el control de su propio destino es un derecho inalienable, la importancia de la libertad, la igualdad, la justicia y la dignidad, la responsabilidad de hacer hincapié en los recursos naturales y humanos, la decisión de unir a los Estados africanos y la resolución de reforzar los lazos entre los Estados. Todos estos puntos se refieren a las razones que dieron lugar a la creación de la Organización de la Unidad Africana.

Answer:

B. to elaborate on the reasons for the creation of the Organization of African Unity