Read the passage and answer the question:

The First World War encouraged the world to invest in an international organisation to deal with conflict. Many believed that such an organisation would help the world avoid war. As a result, the League of Nations was born. However, despite its initial success, it could not prevent the Second World War (1939-45). Many more people died and were wounded in this war than ever before. The UN was founded as a successor to the League of Nations.

Which of the following statements is correct?

Statement A- The Atlantic Charter was released by U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt and British Prime Minister Clement Atlee.
Statement B- The Atlantic Charter was a joint declaration released in 1941.

Only statement B is correct.

The correct answer is Option 2 - Only statement B is correct.

Statement A- The Atlantic Charter was released by U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt and British Prime Minister Clement Atlee. (INCORRECT)
Statement B- The Atlantic Charter was a joint declaration released in 1941. (CORRECT)

The Atlantic Charter was a joint declaration released by U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt and British Prime Minister Winston Churchill on August 14, 1941, following a meeting of the two heads of government in Newfoundland.