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French Colonial
Cambodia becomes a territory of France. French colonial rule lasts for 90 years. -
The new king
Prince Norodom Sihanouk becomes king. Cambodia is occupied by Japan during World War II. -
The End
The Japanese occupation of Cambodia ends because japan surrendered. -
New parties
France restores its protectorate. A new constitution allows Cambodians to form political parties. -
Independent
Cambodia wins its independence from France. Under King Sihanouk, it becomes the Kingdom of Cambodia. -
Sihanouks father died
Sihanouk's father dies. Sihanouk becomes head of state. -
US campaign
The US begins a secret bombing campaign against North Vietnamese forces on Cambodian soil. -
Fight
Fighting breaks out with Vietnam -
Invasion
Vietnamese forces invade in a lightning assault. -
Agreement
A peace agreement is signed in Paris -
Surrender
Thousands of Khmer Rouge guerrillas surrender in government amnesty -
Treason
Opposition leader Kem Sokha is charged with treason.