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Definitions and Key Terms Flashcards

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Self-determination

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The right to determine one’s fate

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Bilateralism

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The conduct of political, economic, or cultural relations between two sovereign states in cooperation.

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Multilateralism

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The conduct of political, economic and cultural lesions between three or more sovereign states in cooperation.
E.x: (NATO, NAFTA, ASEAN)

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Collective Identity

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Shared character traits among some members of a nation

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Supranationalism

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organizations made up of multiple countries and hold a level of power that is higher than that of member-states.

(International: intra - between; within
Supranational: supra - above)

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Forced Relocation

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-Inuit were persuaded by the Canadian government to leave their homes with promises of better hunting and the option to return home if they wanted.
-The promises were broken, and they were forced to stay in what is now Resolute Bay and Grise Fiord.

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Patriotism

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a love for one’s nation-state.

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National Consciousness

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based on myths: stories, stereotypes, and symbols that people use to represent their nation-state and themselves.

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Symbolization of Vimy Ridge

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For many, the victory symbolizes the emergence of national unity rooted in military sacrifice.

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Cultural Pluralism

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encourages the promotion of unique cultural identities.

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Reasonable Accommodation

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legal and constitutional concept that requires Canadian public institutions to adapt to the religious and cultural practices of minorities as long as they do not violate other rights and freedoms

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Federalists (Quebec)

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believe Quebec should remain a province of Canada
Quebec identity is part of the Canadian identity

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Sovereigntists

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supporters of Quebec as an independent nation
Believe Quebec needs more independence as a nation
Feel they make up a unique group

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Isolationism

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a policy of remaining apart from the affairs or interests of other groups, especially the political affairs of other countries.

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Unilateralism

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-any doctrine or agenda that supports one-sided action. Such action may be in disregard for other parties, or as an expression of a commitment toward a direction which other parties may find disagreeable.

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Oka Crisis

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a land dispute between a group of Mohawk people and the town of Oka, Quebec, Canada, which lasted 78 days

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How did the Oka Crisis signify nationalism?

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Mohawks - had a distinct relationship with their land and were willing to fight for it.
Quebecois - believe they also have a commitment to the land and fought in pursuit of their nation & loyalty to the land.

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Nationalist Loyalty

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a commitment to a nationalist cause.

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Non-Nationalist Loyalty

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a commitment to a non-nationalist cause.

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What are the 3 ways contending nationalist loyalties are resolved?

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-Do nothing
-Negotiate
-Fight

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What are the 3 ways foreign policy is used to promote internationalism?

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Peacekeeping
International law
Foreign aid

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Purpose of international laws and applicable to who?

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are created & enforced by supranational organizations and apply to all member-states.

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Foreign Aid

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-Money transferred from developed to developing countries for humanitarian and other purposes
-Greatest impact when coordinated among countries

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Treason

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the crime of betraying one’s country

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Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

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  1. self- actualization
  2. esteem
  3. love and belonging
  4. safety
  5. physiological needs
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Reasons for the pursuit of nationalism

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-economic
-political/civic
-social
-historical
-geographical
-ideological

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October Crisis

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-The FLQ used terrorist tactics to try and make Quebec independent from Canada.
-The first time the War Measures Act was invoked in a non-war context

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China-Taiwan conflict

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China claims self-governed Taiwan as part of its territory - but the island sees itself as distinct

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Civic

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identification with a nation-state, commitment to its political values and formal citizenship

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Genocide

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a crime committed with the intent to destroy a national, ethnic, racial or religious group, in whole or in part.

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Aspects of National Interest

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Economic prosperity
Safety & Security
Beliefs and values

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Foreign policy

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general objectives that guide activities & relationships of a state in its interactions with other states.

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Domestic policy

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guides decisions about what to do within the country

(i.e. decisions about spending tax $, social programs, etc.)

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Peacekeepers

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armed forces that maintain peace by keeping enemies apart until a crisis can be resolved through diplomacy and negotiation

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