(#25) Q1 - Module E: Sherman's March (Military Tradition and Rules of War) ACTIVITY

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List some of the people who are protected by our modern rules of war.

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The Geneva Conventions apply in all cases of declared war or in any other armed conflict between nations.

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All human beings, regardless of their sex, race, nationality, religion, or political beliefs, need to be respected and protected during times of war.

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During a conflict, you are only responsible for caring for the sick and wounded people on your own side.

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It is illegal to take civilians as prisoners of war.

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It is illegal to discriminate against and take revenge on ("engage in reprisals") POWs.

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All POWs must be allowed to go home once the conflict ends.

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It is legal to torture or murder civilians during a conflict.

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It is illegal to pillage (steal from) and indiscriminately (without reason) destroy the property of your enemy.

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It is illegal to destroy the food and water supplies of the opposing civilian population.

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It is legal to attack the objects necessary for civilian survival (such as crops, water sources, or cultural objects).

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What do these symbols mean?