The prompt for this hisory class essay is “How did the end of the cold war and the process of decolonization impact the country of Cambodia?” . The point that I am trying to argue in this essay is the the end of the cold war and the process of decolonization led to negative affects that are still being experinced in Cambodia today. This essay has 4 claims that requires 2 pieces of evidence per claim and analysis of the quotes as well. the outline that i have so far is the following:
Thesis: The aftermath of the Cold War, combined with Cambodia’s struggles after decolonization and the fall of the Khmer Rouge regime, have left a lasting mark on the country. This has led to ongoing conflict and humanitarian crises, showing how outside influences, economic difficulties, and changes in global politics have all played a role in shaping Cambodia’s journey towards stability.
Claim #1: The end of the cold war and the ideologies attached to it left a political vacuum in Cambodia that led to civil unrest still experienced in today’s world.
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Claim #2: Decolonization brought economic challenges to cambodia as newly independent nations inherited colonial-era economic systems that were often exploitative and unequal
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Claim #3: The fall of the Khmer Rouge regime in 1979, combined with the end of Cold War support, exacerbated Cambodia’s humanitarian crisis.
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Claim #4 (Optional): The actions put in place by outside countries had a negative effect on Cambodia as they tried to maintain control over the country. The actions taken by outside countries have led to the crisis state that Cambodia is in today.
Evidence #4: “In the Paris Peace Agreements, we witnessed the triumph of diplomacy over the ravages of war, laying a cornerstone for peace that echoes through generations.”
Shows how outside influence tried to make peace agreements on behalf of cambodia that resulted in backfire
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