Norodom Sihanouk

The Khmer Rouge, otherwise known as the communist party of Kampuchea, was a socialist movement and they had control over Cambodia from 1975-1979. However, only the members of the movement and their leader, Pol Pot knew about it until 1977. The group first emerged when their country was in a struggle for land against French colonists. Cambodia was already in the middle of a civil war that had been going on since the 1940's, when this happened. The leaders involved in the Khmer Rouge strongly believed

PROJECT PROPOSAL TECH 272 Professional Web Development By Outhit Sanaphol-Hodges Project Description: United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, Exhibition: “Cambodia 1975-1979” I have chosen this topic because I have always been interested in learning more about “The Killing Fields.” The Killing Fields of Cambodia refers to the genocide which took place in Cambodia after the takeover of power by Pol Pot and his Khmer Rouge regime. They were in power for four years until 1979 when the Vietnamese

As English historian Lord Acton one said, “Power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely.” Regardless of culture, time period, or social standing there are numerous studies and historical examples proving Lord Acton’s claim to be true. Some of the most notable examples of this are world leaders who assumed power and used that authority to abuse the population of their countries. One instance where this applies is in England in the year of 1590 when a countess by the name of Elizabeth

Generally, when people first hear the word holocaust or genocide they immediately think of the Jewish holocaust during World War II. Ever since then people have said that another holocaust can never happen again, that it’s evil, disgusting, horrible and so on. However it has happened again, it’s happened again many times. Mass genocide was not eliminated in 1945 when Jews were liberated, it is still happening in our world all around us but just as during WWII people have looked the other way. Such

In three separate instances, thousands of innocent people have lost their lives, due to the inaction of the United Nations. Three genocides which all could’ve been avoided, occurred. The slight attempt the UN made to each country was of no assistance, and each failure of the UN caused more loss of life. Though the United Nations is ashamed of their failures, they could’ve put more effort in to prevent the genocides. The heinous acts that occurred in Cambodia, Rwanda, and Sudan were ignored and interminable

The Cambodian Genocide was the result of imperialism, ethnic supremacy, ultra-nationalism, anti-colonialism, a power grab, and religion. It began with the Cambodian people struggling against French colonization and grew in inspiration from Vietnam (end genocide). The French believed that Cambodia was a gateway into China to expand their trade with Southeast Asia. The French occupied southern Vietnam and wanted to expand their territory. There were many civil wars and invasions in Cambodia fought

The Cambodian Genocide of 1975 was a horrific event that will never be forgotten or forgiven in the Cambodia society. However, this event could have been prevented, had less killings, and the victims still can receive justice. After analyzing articles covering this topic, we can see the 8 stages of genocide, how other countries contributed, and the process of the current conviction of former Khmer Rouge members. This genocide showed many signs in the Eight Stages of Genocide including, organization

occurred after World War II was in the 1970’s. The Cambodian genocide lasted from 1975 till 1979 and was caused by a number of events. In 1970 Cambodia’s ruler, Prince Sihanouk, was deposed in a military coup. A new right wing government was established and a lieutenant-general, Lon Nol, was made president of the ‘Khmer Republic.’ Sihanouk and his followers joined forces with a communist guerrilla organization lead by Pol Pot known as the Khmer Rouge. They attacked Lon Nol’s army and a Civil war broke

Pol Pot Name: Tutor: Course: College: Date: Introduction Pol Pot was a young man who led the Khmer Rouge. Being a leader of the Khmer Rouge, Pol Pot led a rebellion alongside the regime of Cambodia. Due this, he was, therefore, elected leader of Cambodia in the year 1975. Pol Pot’s leadership was cruel, harsh and brutal. For instance, he confidently commanded civilians to move out of towns and cities into the country side. When they discarded his command, he forced

joining of Prince Sihanouk with Pol Pot. Speeches and survivor accounts of the Cambodian genocide are used to decided upon the classification for the main cause of the genocide. Two sources that are used, “Cambodian Genocide: World Without Genocide”and “Origins-Anatomy of a Genocide: Cambodia”are assessed for their origins, purposes, values, and limitations. B. Summary of Evidence Genocides typically occur during a civil revolution or political upheaval. Prince Sihanouk put into effect 2 policies