The purposes of the United Nations are as follows:

- to maintain peace and security
- to develop friendly relations among nations
- to achieve international cooperation in solving economic, social, cultural, and humanitarian problems and in promoting respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms
- to be a center for harmonizing the actions of nations in attaining these common ends.

Which of the following statements would likely be inconsistent with the convictions of the delegates that created and approved the charter of the United Nations?

1. Each country is to be honored equally with all the others.
2. Countries must settle disagreements peacefully.
3. Countries should attempt to stop wars from occurring.
4. Countries must work together to maintain world peace.
5. Countries should not have defense treaties with other nations.