Migration and sovereignty EQ 2.2 Flashcards
Define nationalism
Nationalism is the political ideology that emphasises the loyalty and devotion of a group of people to their nation, often defined by a common culture, language, history or territory
Define the development of empires
The process of expanding the political, economic, military and cultural influence of a state or a civilisation over other regions or peoples
What can nationalism motivate?
Imperial expansion of a nation
Give a historical example of nationalism
Many British people began to believe their large empire was a result of Britain being superior, this lead to a national unity of pride in British achievements overseas
What might nationalism challenge?
The imperial domination of a nation by inspiring resistance movements and independence struggles
Give an example of independence struggles amongst colonised people
Many countries in Africa sought independence during the mid 20th century as a resistance to colonial rule
Nationalism and the development of empires have had a significant impact on…
World history
Culture
Politics
Economy
Human rights issues
Diversity
Globalisation
what is ‘the scramble for Africa’
The expansion of European empires into Africa during the Age of Imperialism
Why was it named a ‘scramble’
Due to the way European nations raced to capture as much territory as possible in order to expand their empires
What were independence movements based upon?
The recognition and promotion of a shared history
Identification of particular qualities of people
Promotion of an independent nation state for people to build together, once free of colonial rule
What is the term used when may colonies began to seek independence?
The wind of change
What was the wind of change
When many colonies began to seek independence
Any independence conflicts that arose after the Second World War were…
Costly in terms of the environment, economy and human life
How long had Vietnam been under French colonial rule?
Since the 19th century
Who formed the League for the Independence of Vietnam?
Ho Chi Minh
Which city of Vietnam was taken over?
Hanoi
Who set up the state of Vietnam in 1949?
France
What did France aim to do?
Regain control over Vietnam
What happened in May 1954?
The French lost control of Vietnam and withdrew ending French colonial rule
War broke out and the North Vietnamese army …………………. all of South Vietnam
conquered
The North and South of Vietnam becoming united was named what?
The Socialist Republic of Vietnam
How many people were killed in the Vietnam war?
3 million
What did rapid decolonisation leave in some countries?
Lack of economic stability
Corruption
Power vacuum
Patterns of …………… between former …………….. and the ……………… core country have always been strong and have continued after independence
migration
colonies
imperial
What is a key connection for patterns of migration after imperial rule?
Language and Culture
What is an example of continued migration after colonial rule has ended?
Jamaica and India to the UK
Define cultural heterogeneity
The diversity of cultures within a society or group, encompassing differences in values, beliefs, customs, traditions, and practices
