Chapter 1&2 Flashcards

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Nation

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A large body of people united by common descent, history, culture, or language within a particular country or territory.

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2
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Nation-state

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A territory with internationally recognized boundaries and a politically organized body of people under a sovereign government

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3
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Perspective

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A point of view based on a persons life experiences

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4
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Nationalism

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The collective, shared sense of belonging of people who identify themselves as a nation

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5
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Sovereign

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Recognized as having the right to govern oneself independently

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6
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Coup D’état

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a sudden, forcible seizure of power

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7
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Bias

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An inclination that makes it difficult to judge fairly

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8
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Collective Consciousness

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May be shared by a group or nation when it’s members collectively share similar values, beliefs, and internalized feelings based on their shared experiences. A collective consciousness can develop when the people of a nation focus on their identity as a group rather than on their identities as individuals.

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9
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Patriotism

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The quality of being patriotic; devotion to and vigorous support for one’s country

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10
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Consciously

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Being aware of and responding to one’s surroundings

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11
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Subconsciously

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The concerning the part of the mind of which one is not fully aware but which influences one’s actions and feelings.

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