Question

genocide in kosovo in 1999?

a. serbian forces agreed to end the violence against ethnic albanians and other civilians.
b. the serbian government was forced to leave kosovo, and kosovo formed its own government.
c. there was no effect because the united states wasnt involved in the war in kosovo.
d. serbia was further divided along ethnic lines, and violence continued in kosovo.

Explanation:

Identify the historical context of the 1999 Kosovo War

The question asks about the outcome or effect of the international intervention to stop the genocide/ethnic cleansing in Kosovo in 1999. NATO launched an air campaign (Operation Allied Force) against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia) to halt the violence against ethnic Albanians.

Analyze the provided multiple-choice options

• A: Serbian forces agreed to end the violence against ethnic Albanians and other civilians. This matches the immediate outcome of the peace agreement (Kumanovo Agreement) signed in June 1999, where Yugoslav/Serbian forces agreed to withdraw from Kosovo, ending the campaign of violence.
• B: The Serbian government was not forced to leave Kosovo entirely as a sovereign entity immediately in 1999, nor did Kosovo instantly form its own independent government in 1999 (it was placed under UN administration, UNMIK, and declared independence much later in 2008).
• C: This is historically incorrect because the United States and NATO were heavily involved.
• D: This is incorrect because the military intervention successfully halted the large-scale ethnic cleansing campaign by Serbian forces.

Determine the correct option

Option A accurately describes the direct result of the peace agreement that ended the 1999 conflict.

Answer:

• A. Serbian forces agreed to end the violence against ethnic Albanians and other civilians. (Correct answer)
• B. The Serbian government was forced to leave Kosovo, and Kosovo formed its own government.
• C. There was no effect because the United States wasn't involved in the war in Kosovo.
• D. Serbia was further divided along ethnic lines, and violence continued in Kosovo.