The underlying reason for the Cambodian genocide, which took place under the Khmer Rouge regime from 1975 to 1979, is most closely associated with a military coup of an elected government. The Khmer Rouge, led by Pol Pot, sought to radically transform Cambodian society by eliminating perceived enemies, including intellectuals, professionals, and ethnic minorities, which they viewed as non-productive or as threats to their agrarian socialist revolution. The coup that overthrew the elected government of Lon Nol set the stage for these atrocities.
Which of the following was an underlying reason for the Cambodian genocide?(1 point)
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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
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