The term irredentism refers to
A) the attempt by an ethnic group to reclaim territory by force so that the group is no longer separated by state boundaries.
B) the departure of religious minorities from their countries of origin to escape persecution.
C) minority communities who live abroad but retain political ties to their homelands.
D) majority rule over ethnic minorities.

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Irredentism refers to the desire of an ethnic group to reclaim territory that they believe is rightfully theirs, but that is currently controlled by another state. This often involves the use of force, and the goal is to eliminate the state boundaries that separate the ethnic group, so that they can form a unified state or join with their ethnic brethren in another state.

The Term Irredentism Refers to