Genocide Global Cultures Webquest
What is it and how do we prevent it?
1] Define Genocide: 1st in your own words and then look it up and put down both definitions:
Source:
From the United Nations --look at this page to see what the UN has to say about Genocide.
From Genocide Watch --same info from the UN on Genocide.
Your Words:
Researched Definition:
2] Research: Where has genocide occured in the world since World War II?
List where and what groups of people were involved. Include both the perpetrator and the victim.
Sources:
Genocide Watch
--links to hot spots around the world.
Human Rights Watch
--emphasis on groups affected like child soldiers.
Prevent Genocide International
--links to 20th Century genocides and more.
| Place | Year | Perpetrator | Victims | Deaths | Other Info | More Info |
3]
Compare and Contrast: choose two of these cases of genocide.
Compare and contrast the different circumstances that surround each one.
4] Drawing Conclusions: Genocide was never supposed to happen again after World War II.
A. Why has it continued to occur in recent history?
B. Will it continue to transpire into the future?
C. Why or why not?
5] Application: What can you do as an average American citizen to prevent genocide?
Page created 2-13-2009 for Global Cultures Team by C Roys.
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