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

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

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

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.

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

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The correct response is:

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

This dominance contributed to the mistrust among ethnic minorities in Myanmar, as they felt their interests and rights were not adequately represented or protected in the new central government.