Forced relocation refers to the involuntary movement of a population from one place to another within the borders of a country. This can occur due to various reasons, such as government policies, conflicts, or natural disasters.
Related terms
Internment Camps: These are places where specific groups of people are forcibly relocated and detained against their will. (e.g., Japanese Americans being sent to internment camps during World War II)
Trail of Tears: The forced relocation of Native American tribes in the United States in the 1830s, resulting in thousands of deaths and immense suffering.
Gulags: A term referring to forced labor camps established in the Soviet Union, where millions were compelled into labor under harsh conditions.