Analyze the factors that lead to genocide. (1 point)
A) Existing social divisions like ethnic tension and religious differences can be worsened by economic issues and used by groups looking for someone to blame.
B) Political groups use social divisions like ethnic tension and religious differences to create an economic imbalance that may lead to one group trying to control the other.
C) Existing social divisions like ethnic tension and economic imbalance can worsen political or historic rivalries that can lead to one group trying to control the other.
D) Political groups look for economic imbalance so they can make people see divisions between groups that were not previously there to create blame.
A) Existing social divisions like ethnic tension and religious differences can be worsened by economic issues and used by groups looking for someone to blame. This can create a volatile environment where one group may target another for violence or elimination.
B) Political groups may exploit existing social divisions like ethnic tension and religious differences to gain power and control over certain groups. This manipulation of social divisions for political gain can escalate tensions and lead to acts of genocide.
C) Existing social divisions like ethnic tension and economic imbalance can exacerbate historic rivalries and conflicts, leading to one group seeking to dominate or eliminate another. Economic disparities can further fuel resentment and animosity between groups, making them more susceptible to committing acts of genocide.
Overall, a combination of social divisions, political manipulation, economic disparities, and historic rivalries can all contribute to the factors that lead to genocide.