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What was the name of the independent state declared by Bosnian Serbs?
What was the name of the independent state declared by Bosnian Serbs?
What significant action was taken by the UN in 1993 regarding Sarajevo?
What significant action was taken by the UN in 1993 regarding Sarajevo?
Which group was responsible for the ethnic cleansing of Bosnian Muslims?
Which group was responsible for the ethnic cleansing of Bosnian Muslims?
What major event occurred in 1995 against the unsafe areas?
What major event occurred in 1995 against the unsafe areas?
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What symbolized Serb nationalism and victimization in the historical context provided?
What symbolized Serb nationalism and victimization in the historical context provided?
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Who were the Chetniks during World War II?
Who were the Chetniks during World War II?
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What term is used to describe the actions involving execution, deportation, and sexual violence during conflicts?
What term is used to describe the actions involving execution, deportation, and sexual violence during conflicts?
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What was a significant outcome of the Trail of Tears for the Cherokee people?
What was a significant outcome of the Trail of Tears for the Cherokee people?
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Which event involved significant violence against the Cheyennes and Arapahos?
Which event involved significant violence against the Cheyennes and Arapahos?
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What aspect differentiates the negative case of American Indians in California from other historical injustices?
What aspect differentiates the negative case of American Indians in California from other historical injustices?
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What role did the Spanish colonization play in the decline of Indigenous populations?
What role did the Spanish colonization play in the decline of Indigenous populations?
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What was one consequence of the Gold Rush on the Yuki Indians?
What was one consequence of the Gold Rush on the Yuki Indians?
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During the Spanish America period, what technological advantage did the Spanish have over Indigenous peoples?
During the Spanish America period, what technological advantage did the Spanish have over Indigenous peoples?
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What primarily motivated the U.S. federal government actions during the Sand Creek event?
What primarily motivated the U.S. federal government actions during the Sand Creek event?
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What event involved the forced removal of Cherokee people as a result of land expansion?
What event involved the forced removal of Cherokee people as a result of land expansion?
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Which groups were involved in the events surrounding the Sand Creek massacre?
Which groups were involved in the events surrounding the Sand Creek massacre?
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What primary methodological approach does Scott Straus use in studying genocide?
What primary methodological approach does Scott Straus use in studying genocide?
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Which factor is mentioned as a significant motivation for individuals to commit genocide?
Which factor is mentioned as a significant motivation for individuals to commit genocide?
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In Joe Sacco's work, what psychological theories are emphasized during the Bosnian War?
In Joe Sacco's work, what psychological theories are emphasized during the Bosnian War?
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What is one of the key aspects of the argument presented by South Africa regarding Israel's actions towards Palestinians?
What is one of the key aspects of the argument presented by South Africa regarding Israel's actions towards Palestinians?
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Which of the following is classified as an act of genocide according to the content provided?
Which of the following is classified as an act of genocide according to the content provided?
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What does Loung Ung's memoir primarily focus on?
What does Loung Ung's memoir primarily focus on?
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At what level does the concept of inter-ethnic cooperation primarily exist according to the discussed sources?
At what level does the concept of inter-ethnic cooperation primarily exist according to the discussed sources?
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How do Israeli leaders perceive the Palestinian population, according to the content?
How do Israeli leaders perceive the Palestinian population, according to the content?
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What is one of the criticisms levied against Israel's military actions?
What is one of the criticisms levied against Israel's military actions?
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What uncertainty is highlighted regarding the violence in Gaza?
What uncertainty is highlighted regarding the violence in Gaza?
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Which factor does NOT contribute to the escalation of violence according to the commonalities identified?
Which factor does NOT contribute to the escalation of violence according to the commonalities identified?
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What role does the state play in mass categorical violence?
What role does the state play in mass categorical violence?
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What is a common pathway to violence mentioned in the content?
What is a common pathway to violence mentioned in the content?
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What event triggered the mass mobilization of Hutu militias against the Tutsi population?
What event triggered the mass mobilization of Hutu militias against the Tutsi population?
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Which hypothesis suggested the ethnic superiority of Tutsis over Hutus during colonial rule?
Which hypothesis suggested the ethnic superiority of Tutsis over Hutus during colonial rule?
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What was the role of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) regarding the genocide?
What was the role of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) regarding the genocide?
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What was a significant outcome of the Hutu Revolution from 1959 to 1962?
What was a significant outcome of the Hutu Revolution from 1959 to 1962?
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Which of the following entities played a key role in inciting violence through mass media during the Rwandan genocide?
Which of the following entities played a key role in inciting violence through mass media during the Rwandan genocide?
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Which model explains that the Rwandan genocide resulted from extremists taking advantage of chaos after Habyarimana's assassination?
Which model explains that the Rwandan genocide resulted from extremists taking advantage of chaos after Habyarimana's assassination?
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Who was the influential leader of the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia during the genocide?
Who was the influential leader of the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia during the genocide?
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What term describes the mass killing of one's own population, as seen in Cambodia?
What term describes the mass killing of one's own population, as seen in Cambodia?
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What was one reason for the international community's limited response to the Rwandan genocide?
What was one reason for the international community's limited response to the Rwandan genocide?
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What crucial advantage did the Rwandan Patriotic Front have in the Civil War of 1990?
What crucial advantage did the Rwandan Patriotic Front have in the Civil War of 1990?
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What does 'Year Zero' signify in the context of the Khmer Rouge regime?
What does 'Year Zero' signify in the context of the Khmer Rouge regime?
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Which term refers to urban residents and perceived enemies of the Cambodian revolution under the Khmer Rouge?
Which term refers to urban residents and perceived enemies of the Cambodian revolution under the Khmer Rouge?
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Which key player in the Yugoslav conflict was known for consolidating power through the promotion of Serbian nationalism?
Which key player in the Yugoslav conflict was known for consolidating power through the promotion of Serbian nationalism?
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What was a significant consequence of the death of Marshal Josep Tito in 1980?
What was a significant consequence of the death of Marshal Josep Tito in 1980?
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Which event escalated the conflict between Serbs and Croats in Croatia in the early 1990s?
Which event escalated the conflict between Serbs and Croats in Croatia in the early 1990s?
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What led to the ethnic cleansing in both Croatian and Serb-dominated regions during the Yugoslav war?
What led to the ethnic cleansing in both Croatian and Serb-dominated regions during the Yugoslav war?
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Which group was favored by the Khmer Rouge's agricultural ideology?
Which group was favored by the Khmer Rouge's agricultural ideology?
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Who was the military commander of the Bosnian Serbs during the Yugoslav conflict?
Who was the military commander of the Bosnian Serbs during the Yugoslav conflict?
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What was the intention behind the Holodomor in relation to Cambodia's famine?
What was the intention behind the Holodomor in relation to Cambodia's famine?
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What marked the independence of Slovenia from Yugoslavia?
What marked the independence of Slovenia from Yugoslavia?
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Study Notes
Rwanda Background
- Civil War (1990): Tutsi rebels (Rwandan Patriotic Front) invaded Rwanda from Uganda.
- Militia formation: The government recruited men into militias.
- Media: Radio broadcasts fueled ethnic nationalism and racism.
- Arusha Accords: A peace agreement between the Rwandan Patriotic Front and the Rwandan government.
- Violence in Burundi: A Tutsi assassination of a Hutu president led to widespread killings of Tutsis by Hutus.
- Democratization: Rwanda transitioned from a one-party state.
- Habyarimana: President of Rwanda.
- Akazu: Elite group around the president.
- Habyarimana's plane crash: On April 6th, Rwandan President Habyarimana's plane was shot down.
- Rwandan Patriotic Front: The ruling party in Rwanda.
- Mobilization (Hardliners): Hutu hardliners issued orders to eliminate the Tutsi "enemy."
- Killing of Hutu citizens: Hutu militias and men armed with basic tools targeted Tutsi citizens.
- Micro Theories/Motives: Obligation, coercion, and anger were motivations for the violence.
Rwanda: First Wave
- Ancient Tribal Hatred?: Tutsi were often perceived as taller and having lighter skin than Hutu.
- Pre-colonial Identites: Hutu and Tutsi identities were not as rigid.
- State Collapse/Failure: Rwanda's economy declined.
- Civil war: Civil war and political instability.
Rwanda: Second Wave
- Political History and Ethnicity: Pre-colonial impact similar to previous mentions.
- Hamitic Hypothesis: This racist European theory suggested Tutsis were of a superior Caucasoid origin.
- Indirect Rule: Belgians relied on Tutsi monarchy and elite for governance.
- Institutionalized Racial Difference: Belgians' actions reinforced racial differences in Rwanda.
- Hutu Revolution (1959-1962): Widespread violence and thousands of killings.
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Test your knowledge on the events of the Bosnian War, including declarations of independence and acts of ethnic cleansing. Additionally, explore the historical injustices faced by Indigenous peoples in America, highlighting events like the Trail of Tears and the Gold Rush. This quiz covers significant actions and consequences in both contexts.
