History of Cambodia

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  • Cambodia's Independence

    Cambodia becomes free from France.

  • First Election in Cambodia

    Cambodia held it's very first election in Cambodia in 1955.

  • King Sihanouk Gave Up Rule

    King Sihanouk gave his rule in favor of his father.

  • Cambodia Granted Membership of United Nations

    Cambodia granted membership of the United Nations.

  • Sihanouk's Father Died

    Sihanouk's father died leaving Sihanouk in charge.

  • Cambodia Cut Ties With South Vietnam

    Cambodia gave up ties with South Vietnam.

  • Cambodia Received Aid From China

    Cambodia received help from communist China.

  • Cambodia Received Aid From China

    Cambodia received help from communist China.

  • Communists Look for Sanctuary in Eastern Cambodia

    Communists look for safety and sanctuary in Eastern Cambodia.

  • Communist's Begin Civil War in Cambodia

    Communist's fight civil war within Cambodia's borders.

  • United States Invade Cambodia

    President Richard Nixon crossed the border with into Cambodia.

  • Paris Peace Accords Signed

    The Paris Peace Accords are signed.

  • Start of Rule for Khmer Rouge

    This is when Khmer Rouge's rule over Cambodia began.

  • Communism Ends in Cambodia

    All communism ends in Cambodia.
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    Sihanouk Ruling Cambodia

    Sihanouk ruled Cambodia for 4 years.

  • Vietnam Invades Cambodia

    Vietnam invades Cambodia.

  • Cambodia Attacks Vietnam

    Cambodia launches a ​very bloody attack on Vietnam.

  • Vietnamese Forces Withdraw From Cambodia

    Vietnam pulls troops back from Cambodia.

  • Pol Pot Dies

    Pol Pot the political leader dies in 1998.

  • Population of Cambodia was 14 Million

    The population of Cambodia reached the point of 14 million people.

  • Sources

    History.com / BBC.com / Localhistories.org