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The adoption of an official language can create tensions between people who speak different dialects, leading to conflict.
The adoption of an official language can create tensions between people who speak different dialects, leading to conflict.
The development of pidgin languages creates tension between dialect groups that can lead to political competition.
The development of pidgin languages creates tension between dialect groups that can lead to political competition.
Despite speaking the same language, regional dialects can reinforce cultural differences and influence migration.
Despite speaking the same language, regional dialects can reinforce cultural differences and influence migration.
Stark cultural differences between dialect groups often lead to violent clashes as one group seeks independence.
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The option that best analyzes how language can be a divisive force in states where most people speak the same language is:
"Despite speaking the same language, regional dialects can reinforce cultural differences and influence migration."
This response highlights how even when a common language is shared, variations in dialects can perpetuate cultural distinctions, potentially leading to social divisions and influencing patterns of movement within a population.
