Nationalism Flashcards
1
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Define:
Nationalism
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- Individuals loyalty to their nation surpasses any other interests
- Common cultural identity based on language, religion, race, culture, etc.
2
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Define:
Conservative Nationalism
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- Emerged in 18th century
- World is naturally divided into nations based on common language and culture
3
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Define:
Liberal Nationalism
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- Emerged in enlightenment - 18th century
- Replace absolute monarchy with democratic nation state
4
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Define:
Expansionist Nationalism
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- Emerged in 19th century
- European countries viewed themselves as superior - colonialism
- 20th century - Nazi Germany
5
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Define:
Post Colonialism
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- Reject political beliefs and structures of colonial powers
6
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List:
Core principles of nationalism
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- Self determination
- Nation state
- Culturalism
- Racialism
- Internationalism
7
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Define:
Self determination
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- The people dicide how they want to be governed
8
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Define:
Nation state
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- Collection of territories organised under one government
- Geographical boundaries encompass sovereign territory
9
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Define:
Culturalism
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- People have a unique cultural identity that defines their national identity
- Emotional, not rational
10
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Define:
Racialism
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- Members of each race posess characteristics, abilities, or qualities specific to that race
- Division of the world into different races isnatural and inevitable
11
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Define:
Internationalism
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- Deny primacy of state
- Break down division between nations
12
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Define:
Characteristics of a nation
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- Language
- Religion
- Culture + History
- Ethnicity
- Geography
13
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Define:
Nation
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A group of people who share characteristics and identify themselves as such
14
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Define:
Self-determination
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A nations right to decide how they are governed
15
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Define:
Nation state
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A nation with its own sovereign territory
