WH2.12A Khmer Rouge Murders VIDEO

What was one major feature of the Khmer Rouge’s rule in Cambodia between 1975 and 1979?

• A period of rapid economic growth and stability

• A genocide that resulted in the deaths of approximately one-fourth of the country's population

• A transition to a multi-party democratic system

• An era of increased international trade and diplomatic relations

Which event helped the Khmer Rouge gain support from some people in Cambodia?

• Prince Sihanouk's successful negotiation of independence from French colonial rule

• The establishment of a classless society of rice farmers

• Destructive American bombing campaigns in Cambodian regions during the Vietnam War

• The Prince's alliance with capitalist Western imperialist powers

What did the Khmer Rouge do right after they took control of Phnom Penh in April 1975?

• They established a new democratic government

• They began evacuating city residents to the countryside

• They initiated a period of free market economic reforms

• They invited international observers to monitor their governance

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What was one important result of the UN-Cambodian court (ECCC) that was created in 2003 to deal with the crimes of the Khmer Rouge?

• All low-level Khmer Rouge members were put on trial and convicted

• The tribunal successfully prosecuted all individuals responsible for the genocide

• Only a small number of top Khmer Rouge leaders received prison sentences

• The tribunal focused solely on providing financial reparations to victims