Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of Separatist Violence

Which of the following is a characteristic of separatist violence?

A) Premeditated violence is inflicted on individuals in order to achieve a political objective.
B) One or more groups with a strong national identity take political action to achieve greater autonomy.
C) A protracted campaign against the military is conducted from rural bases.
D) The state engages in systematic policies of violence against certain groups that oppose the regime.
E) The primary target of the violence is noncombatants.