Why did ethnic minorities in Myanmar (Burma) not trust the new central government created after independence in 1948?(1 point)

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It was dominated by Burmans, who constituted a large majority in the country.
It was dominated by Burmans, who constituted a large majority in the country.

The central government wanted everyone to convert to Buddhism.
The central government wanted everyone to convert to Buddhism.

The central government refused to grant ethnic minorities any autonomy.
The central government refused to grant ethnic minorities any autonomy.

It launched campaigns of repression against them that led to deaths and forced many to move.
It launched campaigns of repression against them that led to deaths and forced many to move.

1 answer

The primary reason ethnic minorities in Myanmar did not trust the new central government created after independence in 1948 was that it was dominated by Burmans, who constituted a large majority in the country. This dominance led to feelings of marginalization and concern that their rights and interests would not be adequately represented or protected.