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“The Khmer Rouge’s goal was to force social, cultural, and economic revolution, without any western technology or aid, that would create a racially pure Khmer society that was self-sufficient and socially and economically egalitarian” (Welaratna 94). The Khmer Rouge devastated the country of Cambodia both politically and economically, but the harshest effect of this evil regime was suffered socially by Cambodia’s innocent individuals. ... Most of the anguish and distress caused by this chaotic political party was directed at the defenseless Cambodians by demanding they give up their right of freedom to the Khmer Rouge regime. ...
“After war, the Khmer Rouge attempted to construct a new agricultural system based on collectivism and economies of scale rather than local conditions” (Shawcross 283). According to Karl Jackson, after the civil war in Cambodia, the city population was lead into rural area where the Khmer Rouge could examine and dominate the population. The purpose of this is to encourage manufacturing of products made within the country, without any assistance from other countries, under the regulations of Pol Pot and the Khmer Rouge. ... Even during the regime, It was the country’s principal export that brought in funds for the Khmer Rouge, but the Cambodians were being robbed of sufficient portions of nourishment and food. ...
The urban life in Cambodia was destructed and demolished by the Khmer Rouge. ...
The Khmer Rouge was a new communist party that overran the previous Cambodian government.
Approximate Word count = 1187
Approximate Pages = 4.7
(250 words per page double spaced)
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