Genocide is the killing of a people; the intent is to eradicate the people from the face of the earth. ___ is the violent removal of a people; many usually die as a result. In the U.S., the Trail of Tears - the forced relocation of Native Americans - is a prime example.

Peace studies is an interdisciplinary academic field that draws on political science, sociology, history, anthropology, theology, psychology, philosophy, and other fields to:

understand the causes of armed conflict;
develop ways to prevent and resolve war, genocide, terrorism, gross violations of human rights; and
build peaceful and just systems and societies.