What is genocide? Provide historical examples of genocide.

What will be an ideal response?


Answers will vary. Genocide is the systematic effort to kill all members of a particular ethnic, religious, political, racial, or national group. By 1710, the colonists in America had killed thousands of Indians in skirmishes, poisoned others, and promoted scalp bounties. In 1851, the governor of California officially called for the extermination of all Indians in the state.

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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When both parties in a marriage are granted a divorce without having to prove fault it is called ___________________________

Fill in the blanks with correct word

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Is the process by which researchers create visual images to summarize qualitative information

a. Data reduction b. Graphical depiction c. Data displaying d. Coding reduction e. Memoing

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a. empowerment b. rule of law c. universality d. indivisibility

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