Cambodia

By Kaidanv

  • French Colonial

    Cambodia becomes a territory of France. French colonial rule lasts for 90 years.

  • The new king

    Prince Norodom Sihanouk becomes king. Cambodia is occupied by Japan during World War II.

  • The End

    The Japanese occupation of Cambodia ends because japan surrendered.

  • New parties

    France restores its protectorate. A new constitution allows Cambodians to form political parties.

  • Independent

    Cambodia wins its independence from France. Under King Sihanouk, it becomes the Kingdom of Cambodia.

  • Sihanouks father died

    Sihanouk's father dies. Sihanouk becomes head of state.

  • US campaign

    The US begins a secret bombing campaign against North Vietnamese forces on Cambodian soil.

  • Fight

    Fighting breaks out with Vietnam

  • Invasion

    Vietnamese forces invade in a lightning assault.

  • Agreement

    A peace agreement is signed in Paris

  • Surrender

    Thousands of Khmer Rouge guerrillas surrender in government amnesty

  • Treason

    Opposition leader Kem Sokha is charged with treason.