Curated OER
Cambodia's Quest for Justice
Students observe pictures, articles, maps, charts and other gathered information concerning the Khmer Rouge regime that ruled Cambodia by participating in a gallery walk. Afterward, they discuss war crimes and the significance of...
Curated OER
The Khmer Rouge
Students examine life in Cambodia and Vietnam from 1975-1979, Pol Pot and the Khmer Rouge. They discuss how an otherwise peaceful society could allow such events to take place and write a short paper and complete a culminating project.
PBS
Pbs: Independent Lens: Refugee
Documentary film about three Cambodian Americans who, on a voyage of discovery, return to Cambodia after living as refugees in the United States for twenty years. The film explores the ways in which their personal stories reflect...
Other
Cambodia: Beauty and Darkness
Site about Cambodia is run by volunteers in the memory of those killed during the Khmer Rouge period. Oral histories, a five-part article about Cambodia's history, sets of photos, facts about traveling and statistical information make...
Other
Thai/cambodia Border Refugee Camps 1975 1999
This site is dedicated to all the refugee camps on the Thai/Cambodian border from 1975 to 1999. A border history, pictures of the camps, maps, and commentary are included in this site.
PBS
Pbs News Hour Extra: Khmer Rouge Leaders Face Trial
Students read and discuss this article (dated March 27, 2009) on the trial of Khmer Rouge leaders and answer comprehension questions. An essay assignment is also suggested and students are encouraged to submit theirs for possible...
Yale University
Yale University: Cambodian Genocide Program
A massive database of thousands of photos, records, biographical data, maps and documents pertaining to the genocide in Cambodia under the Khmer Rouge. A heartbreaking record of this period of Cambodia's history.
The History Place
The History Place: Pol Pot in Cambodia
An overview of the Khmer Rouge leader Pol Pot and his attempt to form a Communist peasant farming society in Cambodia that resulted in the deaths of 25 percent of the country's population from starvation, overwork, and executions.
Digital History
Digital History: Nixon and Vietnam
This site discusses the American involvement in the Vietnam War would officially come to an end during Nixon's second term in office. As part of his election campaign in 1968, Nixon pledged to bring "Peace with honor," and an end to...
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Cambodia 1978
Personal accounts by Francois Ponchard about the reign of Khmer Rounge genocide of his own people in Cambodia.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Pol Pot
An extensive biography from Wikipedia about Khmer Rouge leader Pol Pot. It discusses his taking power over of the Khmer Rouge, and of the Cambodian government in 1975, the direct and indirect support of the United States of Pol Pot...
Other
American Merchant Marine at War: Capture and Release of Ss Mayaguez
This site provides a lengthy and worthwhile account of the seizure of the Mayaguez by the Khmer Rouge in May 1975.
Other
Ed Web: From Side Show to Genocide, Khmer Rouge Years
Discussion of the events in Cambodia after the Khmer Rouge takeover in 1975. Go to "The Faces of Angka" to find names of the people behind the genocide.
Other
Cambodia Today, Killing Fields, Survivors Stories
A slide show type of presentation about Cambodia which includes information about modern Cambodia, the Killing Fields of Cambodia, survivors' stories, and the Cambodian Genocide Justice Act.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Pol Pot's Legacy
This site discusses Pol Pot's (1926-1998 CE)impact on Cambodia yesterday and today. Transcript from a NewsHour report.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Cambodia: History
Read this history of Cambodia which concentrates mainly on the disaster of the Khmer Rouge government and the progress Cambodia has made in the recent past. From U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
BBC
Bbc: Khmer Rouge Leaders Facing Trial
A discussion of leaders who were involved in the Khmer Rouge government and how they were being brought to justice by the new Cambodian government. The United Nations has said that none of these leaders can be pardoned by the new...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Cambodian Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Cambodian Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
Central Intelligence Agency
Cia: World Factbook: Cambodia
This resource gives facts and numbers regarding Cambodian history, including military, transnational issues, transportation, communication, economic, government, people and geography. It also includes maps and photos.
Other
Ed Web: Work Camps Life and Death in the Farming Co Ops
Describes life on the farms and in the killing fields of the Khmer Rouge.
Digital History
Digital History: Vietnamization [Pdf]
Richard Nixon claimed to have a secret plan to end the Vietnam War when he was campaigning for president in 1968. See what that secret plan was and read about how it extended the war by another four years and galvanized anti-war...
BBC
Bbc: Khmer Rouge Genocide Admission
Reports how a lead official in the government of the Khmer Rouge admits that genocide did occur in Cambodia. This is the first time that a figure in the Khmer Rouge government has admitted to the killings.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Coping With Genocide in Cambodia (History Teaching Activity)
A history lesson that takes students through an exploration of the genocide of the Cambodian people led by Pol Pot's rebel forces in the late twentieth century. Consider what should be done to help Cambodians cope with this memory....
Other
Ed Web: S 21 the Horrors of Tuol Sleng
Describes life and death at S-21, one of the most infamous Khmer Rouge interrogation centers.