The Rise of Separatist Movements Such as Those Promoted by French-Speakers

question 9

Multiple Choice

The rise of separatist movements such as those promoted by French-speakers in Canada,Tamils in Sri Lanka,Croats in the former Yugoslavia,and Latvians in the former Soviet Union indicate that _______________.

• A)humans cannot work toward peace
• B)southerners are more volatile than northerners
• C)Western Europe will eventually dominate the globe
• D)all large states have a tendency to come apart
• E)developing countries cannot maintain political stability

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