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Question 14 • KS-Modern World History B-CR

When was genocide officially labeled a crime?

Answer
A
in 1941 when Lemkin moved to the United States from Poland
B
in 1943 when Lemkin used genocide in a quote
C
in 1945 shortly after the end of WWII
D
in 1948 as defined by the UN

Explanation

The United Nations adopted the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide in 1948, officially recognizing genocide as an international crime. Lemkin coined the term earlier, but the crime was formally defined and established in international law by the UN convention. The correct choice is D, “in 1948 as defined by the UN.”

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