Which best explains how an ethnic crisis can lead to the development of a totalitarian government?

During an ethnic crisis, leaders may blame ethnic or religious minorities for the country’s problems. This scapegoating can increase fear and division, making citizens more willing to accept a government that promises order while concentrating power and suppressing dissent. So the best answer is “Ethnic and religious groups are blamed for the country’s problems.”

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