Which of the following describes Lemkin's development
of the term "genocide"?
A
B
D
He knew the U.N. wouldn't listen to him if he didn't
have an official word to present to them.
He believed if he had a word for genocide, people
would be more willing and able to prevent it.
He was always interested in language and thought
that inventing the word genocide was exciting.
He found it therapeutic to put a word to his
experiences and the experiences of his family.
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