Causes of conflict in sri lanka

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Causes of conflict in sri lanka

• Correction Slides for Short Test on Causes of
  Conflict in Sri Lanka

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• Correction LORMS
• L1 Gives one reason for the conflict but does
  not explain (1m)
• L2 Gives more than one reason for the conflict
  but does not explain (2m)
• L3 Explains reason for the conflict (3-4m)

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How is this marked?

• LORMS (Levels of Response Marking Scheme)
• Your given answer matches a LEVEL OF RESPONSE
  (LOR)
• Each LOR has a band of marks
• Based on the quality of the answer which matches
  the LOR, you will be awarded a mark within the
  band of marks

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Who are the major players?
Favoured Tamils
British
Sri Lankan Indian Tamils
Conflict
This angered the Sinhalese who were a majority
Came up with unfair policies against the Tamils
Sinhalese
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Causes of Conflict in Sri Lanka
British Colonial Rule
Citizenship Rights
Language Policy
Resettlement Policy
University Admission
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British Colonial Rule
The Tamils felt that they were unfairly treated
and were frustrated and unhappy. Tension built up
Conflict!
Favoured the Indian Tamils And Marginalised the
Sinhalese
When the Sinhalese gained independence from the
British, they implemented policies to marginalise
the Tamils and favour the Sinhalese
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ANSWERS

• British Colonial Rule
• The British who ruled Sri Lanka before
  independence favoured the Indian Tamils who spoke
  English and could help them work in the Civil
  Service. (L1/1) They treated the Indian Tamils
  better than the Sinhalese (L2/2) Feeling
  marginalised, the Sinhalese implemented policies
  which favoured their own people (Sinhalese)
  (L3/3) and marginalised the Indian-Tamils (L3/4).

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ANSWERS

• Citizenship Rights
• Upon independence, the Sri Lankan government
  granted citizenship only to those born in Sri
  Lanka (L1/1) or whose fathers or grandfathers
  were born in Sri Lanka. Although they contributed
  to the economy of Sri Lanka, the Indian Tamils
  who worked on the plantations were denied
  citizenship rights. (L2/2) They were very angry
  and frustrated that they were treated badly.
  (L3/3) The Indian Tamils were also frustrated
  that the Sri Lankan government was insincere in
  solving the problem as they took more than 20
  years to grant the remaining Indian Tamils in Sri
  Lanka citizenship. (L3/4)

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• Language Policy
• Under the British, many Tamils worked in the
  civil service and were promoted. This made the
  Sinhalese jealous. (L1/1) When Sri Lanka became
  independent, the Sinhalese put in a policy where
  Tamil civil servants had to learn Sinhala within
  3 years or be dismissed (L2/2). This angered the
  Tamils because they no longer had a bright future
  as they could lose their jobs or promotions.
  (L3/3) Protests took place and it took a very
  long time for Tamil to be recognised as a
  language of administration in Tamil areas, making
  the Tamils frustrated with the governments
  insincerity. (L3/4)

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ANSWERS

• University Admission
• Tamil youths scored high marks in university
  entrance exams and could gain entry into
  prestigious courses. This angered the Sinhalese.
  (L1/1) When Sri Lanka became independent, the
  Sinhalese made Tamils score higher marks to enter
  university. As a result, many Tamil youths could
  not enter the prestigious courses. (L2/2) They
  were frustrated as they no longer had a bright
  future. (L3/3) Many of them left to join the
  Tamil Tigers resulting in a brain drain of bright
  Tamil youths. (L3/4)

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ANSWERS

• Resettlement Policy
• The Sinhalese government resettled poor Sinhalese
  peasants in Tamil lands where they were given
  land to cultivate. (L1/1) Later on, Buddhist
  monks and Sinhalese Army troops also came to stay
  in Tamil lands. (L2/2) The Tamils were angry and
  frustrated because the Sinhalese peasants were
  taking up their land (L3/3) and there was also
  religious tension due to differences in religion.
  Furthermore, the Tamils were also bullied and
  ill-treated by the Sinhalese Army troops. (L3/4)