It was not unusual for colonial powers to bring together disparate groups by drawing arbitrary borders around them.According to the textbook,what has this resulted in?
A) ethnic and religious conflict in the post-colonial world
B) an increased population and,therefore,increased economic power in these nations
C) the development of fusion cultures
D) the reluctance of colonial powers to develop an institutional middle ground between disparate cultures

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Drawing arbitrary borders around disparate groups has often resulted in ethnic and religious conflict in the post-colonial world. This is because these borders often grouped together people who had different cultures, religions, and ethnic backgrounds, leading to tensions and conflict between the groups.

It Was Not Unusual for Colonial Powers to Bring Together