2.  Founded in 1945 to replace the League of Nations  Original intent was to prevent wars between countries and to create a platform for dialogue  Currently works to facilitate cooperation in international law, international security, economic development, social progress, human rights, and the achievement of world peace

3.  An academic simulation of the United Nations  Educates participates about civics, current events, and diplomacy  Students form teams, are assigned to research a country, take on roles as diplomats, investigate international issues, debate, and develop solutions to world problems

4. Before the conference starts: 1. You get assigned a country 2. Do research 3. Write a position paper During the Conference: 1. General Assembly 2. Committees 1.Speakers list 2.Drafting resolutions 3.Lobbying 4.Voting resolutions

9.  Fear the Viking. “Intro to Model United Nations”. SlideShare.net. January 20, 2013. http://www.slideshare.net/FearTheViking/intro- to-model-united-nationshttp://www.slideshare.net/FearTheViking/intro- to-model-united-nations