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Cambodia Independence Success
In 1945 Cambodia had briefly driven out France. But, then in November 11, 1953 they successfully had gained independence from French rule -
Protectorate Treaty
Cambodia agreed to have protection from France and even signed a treaty. -
Dynasties switch after Norodom's Death
After he died the dynasties of Cambodia switched. Meaning that the heir to Norodom was going to be a Sisowath but then changed to a Norodom family member. -
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Occupied By Japan
During WW2 when Sihanouk became King Cambodia gets occupied by Japan. -
French Protectorate Re-Imposed
France re-imposes its protectorate. A new constitution permits Cambodians to form political parties. Communist guerrillas begin an armed campaign against the French. -
Cambodia Re-Named
Lon Nol got overthrown by the Khmer Rouge led by Pol Pot. Sihanouk became head of state and renamed Cambodia to Kampuchea -
Invasion of Cambodia
The Vietnamese army was set to invade Cambodia and declare war. Then in 1979 they established a protectorate. It lasted for 10 years. -
Sihanouk Overthrown
In 1970 as war spread over Cambodia. King Sihanouk was overthrown by Lon Nol. But then Lon Nol ended getting himself overthrown. -
Vietnamese Invasion Has Come
The Vietnamese had begun their full scale invasion on Cambodia -
Fleeing to the Border
The Vietnamese take Phnom Penh. Pol Pot and Khmer Rouge flee to the border region with Thailand. -
Cambodia & Vietnamese Peace
A peace agreement signed in Paris stopped the war between Cambodia and Vietnam, -
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Cambodian Election
After getting United Nations protection they held a General Election. Since then Cambodia has been a constitutional monarchy. -
Pol Pot Imprisonment
Hun Sen started a coup against the prime minister. Replaced him with Ung Huot. The coup attracted attention. Then the Khmer Rouge put in jail for the rest of his life. Then he dies in his Jungle Hideout -
Cambodia part of ASEAN
They became a member of ASEAN. Then for the first time after centuries of isolation they became an official member of Southeast Asian Community -
The CFF
US-based Cambodian Freedom Fighters (CFF) members convicted of 2000 attack in Phnom Penh. Group pledges to continue campaign to overthrow Hun Sen. -
First Local Election
Cambodia had their first Local Election to select village and commune level representatives. -
National Election
They saw a shift of balance in power. The CPP(Cambodian People's Party) consolidated their grip on Cambodia -
Hun Sen's Re-Election
After almost a year of political deadlock Hun Sen got re-elected as prime minister with the help of the CPP -
Thailand Tension
Cambodia charges two Thai citizens with spying after they were arrested for crossing the disputed border. -
Ieng Sary Death
Former Khmer Rouge Minister Ieng Sary dies while awaiting trial for genocide. -
Mass Protest
Mass protests in Phnom Penh over contested election results. Parliament approves new five-year term for Hun Sen. Opposition boycotts opening of parliament. -
Cambodian Workers
Cambodian workers return after hearing rumors about Thailand security cracking down on illegal immigrants. -
Sam Rainsy Exiled
Sam Rainsy got sentenced to five years. He made a post on Facebook they accused him of forgery and found guilty for an inaccurate post about the Cambodia Vietnam border -
Human Rights in Cambodia
Human Right activist Kem Sokha becomes new leader of the CNRP(Cambodia National Rescuing Party). -
National Rescue Party Dissolved
Supreme Court dissolves Cambodia's NRP because of other more significant establishments. -
Timeline Sites
https://asiasociety.org/education/cambodia-historical-overview
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/cambodia/history
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-pacific-13006828
https://asiasociety.org/education/cambodia-historical-overview
Brief Cambodia History for Kids. (Site address to big to put in).