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Assess how the British used divide and rule policies in Sri Lanka. (1 point)
They chose Sinhalese over Tamils in bureaucratic positions.
They made the Tamils refugees of the nation after a military coup.
They favored the Tamil over the native Sinhalese.
They used scorched-earth tactics on the ethnic minorities.



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The British favored Tamils over Sinhalese in colonial administrations, creating post-independence divisions that fueled violence and desires for a separate Tamil homeland in Sri Lanka.


Explanation:

The British used divide and rule policies in Sri Lanka by favoring Tamils over Sinhalese during colonial administrations, creating divisions that intensified post-independence. For instance, the Official Language Act of 1956 replaced English with Sinhala, disadvantaging Tamils. This discrimination led to violence, extremist groups, and desires for a separate Tamil homeland.


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