TELL THE STORY OF THE KILLING FIELDS OF CAMBODIA

The Holocaust was not the only genocide in the 20^th century; about thirty years later, there was another genocide that took place in Asia: the Cambodian genocide. Do your research and write an essay detailing this infamous event in history. You will find the bulk of the historical information in the videos and the power point this time round.

Familiarize yourself with the issue:

·         “The killing fields of Cambodia” https://prezi.com/bpcuf4z2gcqa/the-killing-fields-of-cambodia/  

Reading material to make notes on:

·         “Why the world should not forget the Khmer Rouge and the killing fields of Cambodia” http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/worldviews/wp/2014/08/07/why-the-world-should-not-forget-khmer-rouge-and-the-killing-fields-of-cambodia/

·         “A chilling look at Cambodia’s killing fields” http://www.mtvu.com/shows/a-chilling-look-at-cambodias-infamous-killing-fields/  

Videos to watch and make notes on:

·         “July 26, 2010, Cambodia war crimes trial verdict” http://video.pbs.org/video/1552282111/

·         “Khmer Rouge – the army of children – dictator Pol Pot”  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaNwO0OIs0I