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The French allow the Cambodians to become independent.
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Sihanouk era.
(1955-1970) This was the time that Sihanouk ruled over Cambodia. -
Elections where held in Cambodia.
Sihanouk allowed this to happen. -
Sihanouk's father dies
This causes Sihanouk to become head of state. -
Secret bombing campaign
The US starts a secret bombing campaign against North Vietnam in Cambodia. -
Lon Nol overthrows Sihanouk's group
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Lon Nol is overthrown by Pol Pot
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The Khmer Rouge breaks out in Cambodia.
It is lead by Pol Pot. -
Cambodia is renamed.
Cambodia is renamed to Democratic Kampuchea. Pol Pot becomes prime minister. -
War breaks out between Cambodia and Vietnam.
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The People's Republic of Kampuchea is backed by the Vietnamese.
The Vietnamese back this group. (1979-1989) -
The Vietnamese troops withdraw from Cambodia.
The Vietnamese soldiers leave Cambodia. -
An agreement is signed.
Cambodia and plenty of other countries signed it. -
Sihanouk becomes king again.
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The Kingdom of Cambodia is established.
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Pol Pot dies
He died due to heart failure. -
Elections are held again.
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Ta Mok is captured
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There is a riot in Phnom Penh.
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Cambodia introduces the lese-majeste law
This law is against anyone that insults people of royal blood. -