Which of the following was an underlying reason for the Cambodian genocide? Choose the best answer choice, and explain.

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the immigration status of ethnic minorities
the immigration status of ethnic minorities

the presence of armed militia groups
the presence of armed militia groups

the urban and economic status of ethnic minorities
the urban and economic status of ethnic minorities

a military coup of an elected government

Answer 1

The urban and economic status of ethnic minorities was an underlying reason for the Cambodian genocide. The Khmer Rouge regime targeted urban dwellers, intellectuals, and ethnic minorities, viewing them as enemies of the state. They sought to create an agrarian society based on a distorted vision of communism, leading to the mass killings and atrocities that occurred during the Cambodian genocide. The economic and social status of ethnic minorities made them vulnerable to persecution and violence by the Khmer Rouge regime.