Unit 1: Nationalism Flashcards
people who feel a sense of belonging, want to control own destiny, and may not have official borders or government.
nation
geographic area defined by official borders
country
a country that has physical borders and a single government that makes laws and conducts business on behalf of its citizens. May be based on ethnic nationalism or civic nationalism, or a combination of the two.
nation-state
between countries and nation-states
international
love of country or nation
patriotism
understandings of nationalism
language, ethnicity, culture, religion, geography, relationship to land, spirituality, politics
the power to control ones own affairs.
self-determination
a nation created by people who share certain political beliefs and values
civic nation
a great change/establishing a new government or overthrowing a government
revolution
people elect the government
republic
an awareness that many people share
collective consciousness
middle class; French word meaning town dwellers
bourgeoisie
Factors that develop nationalism
historical, geographic, political, economic, and social factors
a loyalty to one group may compete with a loyalty to another group
contending loyalties
people from many nations living together in one country
cultural pluralism