The Spread of the Conflict to Cambodia and Laos (HSC SSCE Modern History): Quizzes
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In what year did Sihanouk publicly denounce the United States as 'imperialists'?
In what year did Sihanouk publicly denounce the United States as 'imperialists'?
1965
When did the pro-American military coup remove Sihanouk from power in Cambodia?
When did the pro-American military coup remove Sihanouk from power in Cambodia?
March 1970
How many tons of bombs did the US drop on Cambodia during Operation Menu?
How many tons of bombs did the US drop on Cambodia during Operation Menu?
Over 380,000 tons
What did Pol Pot's 'Year Zero' policy aim to create in Cambodia?
What did Pol Pot's 'Year Zero' policy aim to create in Cambodia?
A self-sufficient agrarian society
Approximately how many people died under the Khmer Rouge regime between 1975-1979?
Approximately how many people died under the Khmer Rouge regime between 1975-1979?
2 million
Who invaded Cambodia in 1979 to end Pol Pot's regime?
Who invaded Cambodia in 1979 to end Pol Pot's regime?
Vietnamese forces
What does 'Pathet Lao' mean?
What does 'Pathet Lao' mean?
Lao Nation
Which ethnic group became key CIA allies against the Pathet Lao in Operation Momentum?
Which ethnic group became key CIA allies against the Pathet Lao in Operation Momentum?
Hmong tribes
How frequent were bombing attacks on Laos during Operation Rolling Thunder?
How frequent were bombing attacks on Laos during Operation Rolling Thunder?
One every 8 mins for a decade
How many Hmong remained in Laos in 1976 after the communist victory?
How many Hmong remained in Laos in 1976 after the communist victory?
At least 400,000