How Did It Come About That China,France,Russia,the United Kingdom,and the United

Multiple Choice

How did it come about that China,France,Russia,the United Kingdom,and the United States are the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council?

A) They were the primary victors in World War II.
B) They are the nations with the largest populations.
C) They are the economic leaders of the world.
D) They are the nations with the largest military forces.