In 1989, the United Nations Created the Convention on the Rights

question 52

Multiple Choice

In 1989, the United Nations created the Convention on the Rights of the Child. According to your text, which of the following countries has NOT ratified the convention?

• A) The United States
• B) Somalia
• C) South Sudan
• D) Afghanistan

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