The Cambodian genocide was the systematic persecution and killing of Cambodians by the Khmer Rouge under the leadership of Communist Party of Kampuchea general secretary Pol Pot
What was Pol Pot's vision for Cambodia?
As the new ruler of Cambodia, Pol Pot set about transforming the country into his vision of an agrarian utopia. The cities were evacuated, factories and schools were closed, and currency and private property was abolished.
Answer:No.1:Anyone that wore glasses, intelligent people, people who were previously teachers, doctors, lawyers, students, basically anyone who was smart to speak out against the Khmer Rouge regime. No.2:agrarian utopia. Basically in simple terms “Everyone become farmers”
Fun fact:My uncle was one of the rebels to fight against the Khmer Rouge before escaping to Thailand and going to Amercia
The United States was able to pay for the construction of the Panama Canal by negotiating and financing land treaties with the governments of Panama and Columbia. The treaty came to be known as Mallarino- Bidlack treaty. This was a very important treaty for the Americans as they got the control of the Panama Canal.
