1. Cambodia

2. Activator /8/17
Think back to when we talked about genocide during WWII.
How do we define “genocide”?
Share out in 2 mins

3. Announcements After school tomorrow & Thursday until 3pm
Half day Wednesday
Blocks 2, 3, 4, 5

4. Khmer Rouge aka “Red Khmers”
Name given to followers of the Communist Party of Kampuchea in Cambodia
Formed in 1968 as an offshoot of the Vietnam People's Army from North Vietnam during Vietnam War
Allied with North Vietnam & the Viet Cong

5. Pol Pot 1925 – 1998 One of the leaders of the Khmer Rouge
Became Communist dictator of Cambodia in 1975
Made urban dwellers move to the countryside to work in collective farms and on forced labor projects

6. Cambodian Genocide
25% of Cambodian population died in the 4 years under Pol Pot
The combined effects of executions, strenuous working conditions, malnutrition and poor medical care caused the deaths
In all, an estimated 1 to 3 million people (out of a population of slightly over 8 million) perished as a result of the policies of his four-year premiership

7. Class Work
With a partner or individually, you will read about the Cambodian Genocide and answer the questions at the end
This is due at the start of class tomorrow – use your time wisely!