Answer:
Colonialism, imperialism, independence movements, and devolution along national lines have influenced contemporary political boundaries.
Step-by-step explanation:
Language and religion: Won independence from the UK and
formed the Republic of Ireland (95%
Roman Catholic)
• Northern Ireland remained part of the UK
(mostly Protestant)
• Divided Catholics who wanted to be
together in one country
• United Catholics and Protestants into one
political entity leading to three decades of
violence
Ethnicity, Nationality, and Economy
• Superimposed boundaries may create conflict
when space is being shared by two nations.
• Example: Sri Lanka – home to the Sinhalese
(majority; Buddhists; southern) and the
Tamils (minority; Hindus; north and eastern).
• The Tamils feel as if they are treated as
second-class citizens and rebelled against the
Sinhalese.
• They lost but around 75,000 Sri Lankans lost
their lives.
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