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The Khmer Rouge literally go house to house searching for signs and supporters of capitalism and imperialists x. They wanted to start a new utopian society without the west, so they evacuated the cities and moved everyone out into the country. xi. They once again used communism to fight against the Amer icans VI. In India, there have always been divisions between religions and what makes someone a true Indian. n. During the freedom movement, Muslims and Hindus fought against each other. There were arguments over whether India should be a secular state or a Hindu state in its times of Independence. o. Now today, India is made up of multiple identities, but â€Å"if your allegiance is to India, then you are Indian†( Wood, 245). p. Religion caused turmoil for India, but as long as they all wanted the same thing as Indians, then they are able to get along today in the modern age. q. 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