Question

Yugoslavia's civil wars and ultimate division into seven independent states is an example of __________.
A.
nationalism resulting in genocide and human rights violations
B.
a successful and peaceful nationalist movement
C.
widespread nationalism with a unified purpose
D.
violent outbreaks against the ruling class by a united lower class

Answer 1

A. nationalism resulting in genocide and human rights violations

Explanation: The breakup of Yugoslavia in the 1990s involved ethnic nationalism, ethnic cleansing, and atrocities (e.g., Srebrenica), leading to multiple independent states after violent conflict.