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5-8 -- Alternative Geography
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Conflict

Two adjacent countries, Lawkland and Tiweh, have had a long history of conflict which has often resulted in war and bloodshed. In the space below and on the backside, try to identify 20 possible causes of this conflict. (Hint: In answering this question, think in terms of geographical, political, economic, social and cultural factors that may have contributed to conflict between Lawkland and Tiweh.)

POSSIBLE CAUSES OF CONFLICT
BETWEEN LAWKLAND AND TIWEH:

1.11.



2.12.



3.13.



4.14.



5.15.



6.16.



7.17.



8.18.



9.19.



10.20.

Classification: Nat. Std. 13, KS 2; State Std. 17 D