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What is nationalism
A nationalist movement is a group of people who have some of the following points in common
-geography
-race
-language
-culture
-religion
And identify with one’s own nation and support for its interests
How does geography affect nationalism
A common piece of territory. People like to think that certain natural boundaries such as rivers,mountains and seas are given by god as frontiers for their nation
How does race affect nationalism
Common race origins are closely linked with the idea of a nation. People tend to join with others who look like themselves against those who are different
How does language affect nationalism
Language is one of the few factors which clearly distinguishes one group of people from another . It unites all those who speak a common language
How does culture affect nationalism
The literature , history, customs, music, folklore and sport common to a particular group of people
How does religion affect nationalism
Having one common religion
What are the positive aspects of nationalism
-sense of belonging or identity
-independent country
-loyal
-proud
-unites people
What are the negative aspects of nationalism
-divisive(it separates people)
-aggressive and violent
-stereotyping
-dislike of others
-power struggles over land or countries
Nationalism definition
The idea that a group of people sharing the same language , territory, culture, religion, tradition should be a nation.
Where did nationalism originate from
France 1789-the French people rebelled against their government and overthrew it. They declared France a republic that had liberty, equality and freedom
How did Frances movement catch on
In America the idea caught on and 13 British colonies declared themselves the republic of the United States of America . They succeeded
What are the types of nationalism
Militant republicans (revolutionary)
Constitutional
Cultural
Describe militant republicans
Militant republicans (revolutionary nationalists) wanted an independent Irish republic. They aimed to get it by violent means e.gl United Irishmen, young Irelanders, Robert emmet and the R.I.A.
The United Irishmen (1798) tried to violently overturn British rule and declare a republic. They failed
Constitutional nationalists
Constitutional nationalists wanted the Irish parliament back. They aimed to do this by people power, elections and peaceful persuasion. E,g. IPP, Daniel O’Connell
In Ireland the initial aim for the constitutional nationalists was to undo The Act of Union and improve catholic rights
Cultural nationalism
The aim of cultural nationalism was to preserve and protect a country’s identity
In Ireland this meant ensuring the survival of Irish dancing, language and sports. e.g. GAA
What was the The Act of Union law that constitutional nationalists wanted rid off
Dublin in the 18th century the Irish parliament was dominated by the Protestant church of Ireland landlords. RCS and Presbyterians did not like this. After the rebellion by the United Irishmen the parliament was abolished and Ireland was ruled from London. This was known as the act of Union in 1801
Who were some founders of constitutional nationalism
Daniel O’Connell
Monster raplies
The repeal movement=‘bring back Irish parliament “
Young Irelanders 1848
This was a revolutionary nationalist movement inspired in part because of the potato famine in Ireland in 1848
How did the Anglo-German naval race cause war and what type of cause was it
Militarism : The Kaiser believed that Britains power came from the strength of her navy and so he began to build up Germany’s navy too. They built a powerful iron ship called the ‘Dreadnought’ which was a copy of Britain’s war ship. Thus began a naval race which would build up military power and hatred between the two nations, making war more likely
How did french-German hostility cause war and what type was it
Militarism: France and Germany hated each other and had fought a war in 1870. Germany had beaten France easily and made them suffer a very harsh peace treaty. Germany took the French lands of Alsace and Lorraine. The French felt that they had been disgraced and wanted their revenge
How did Germany feeling threatened cause war and what type of cause was it
Militarism: Germany felt threatened by Britain, France and Russia. The Kaiser felt surrounded by hostile nations
How did the alliance system cause war and what type was it
Militarism: This can be broken into 2 separate alliances.
The triple alliance 1882.
Germany , Austria and Hungary( a large empire in central and south east Europe known as the Ralkans). It was ruled by Franz josef and Italy.
Worried by the triple alliance above France began looking for allies.
1894=they formed an alliance with Russia
1904= formed an alliance with uk(anglo-French entente)
1907=triple entente formed
This created tension as a dispute between only 2 of these powers may pull all 6 into a European war