Which of the following best explains why people supported the creation of the United Nations in 1945? A.
need for an organization to combat the Great Depression
B.
hope that international cooperation might prevent global conflict
C.
desire to curb the growth of Soviet influence after World War II
D.
need for an alliance to stop German and Japanese expansion

Correct answer is B.  hope that international cooperation might prevent global conflict

Explanation:

A is not correct as Great Depression happened in 1929 and ended before WW2.

B is correct as United Nations were created to continue the idea of League of Nations, which also had a role to prevent conflicts in the world.

C is not correct as this is not the role of UN, and in this period was more connected with United States and even with creation of NATO.

D is not correct as that was connected to WW2 and Atlantic charter for example.

in 1897, pershing became a tactical officer at west point, and that's where he was given the nickname "black jack." pershing's first name is "john," for which "jack" is a nickname, and he was a white man who commanded black troops. hence "black jack".