Colonial powers redrew the political boundaries of much of the world to suit their economic needs, without regard to local ethnic groups, politics, or religions. When colonialism ended, these new boundaries often resulted in civil war, ethnic cleansing, and ethnic conflict. In cases such as Yugoslavia, it has also led to ________.

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The statement mentions civil war, ethnic cleansing, and conflict resulting from redrawing boundaries without regard to local ethnic groups, politics, or religions. Therefore, the most likely outcome in the case of Yugoslavia would be genocide.

Colonial Powers Redrew the Political Boundaries of Much of the World