8B.5 Flashcards
Definition of nationalism
Having pride for your country
What did changes in the EU cause?
closer economic and political ties, people can move freely which can cause loss of national identity
Why was national identity strong in the 16th century?
Lived in small communities, stayed in same area, only communicated with each other
When was national identity used as a force?
French revolution, with napoleon boosting French patriotism
What are some new nations which are emerging?
India, Vietnam
What countries were in French Indochina?
Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos
What is French Indochina?
Countries in modern Asia which were under French control
Define colonialism
external nations which take direct control by force
Define Imperialism
maintaining and forcing rule over external nations
Impacts of Vietnam war
Economic- inflation rose
- $170 billion cost
Social- 1-4 million Vietnamese killed
Environmental- species of animals and vegetation reduced
How can patterns between former colonies be evident?
- Labour shortages in UK increased post-war Caribbean migrants, these settled in areas
in the UK and encouraged cultural diversity - colonial legacies in countries remain for a long time, strong relationships between these countries