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Nationalism in the 19 th & 20 th Century

Nationalism in the 19 th & 20 th Century. Nationalism : Strong Pride based on a person identifying with a specific nation or nation-state. State: An independent political entity (“Country”) Nation: A group of people sharing a common culture or history

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Nationalism in the 19 th & 20 th Century

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  1. Nationalism in the 19th & 20th Century

  2. Nationalism: Strong Pride based on a person identifying with a specific nation or nation-state • State: An independent political entity (“Country”) • Nation: A group of people sharing a common culture or history • Nation-State: When the borders of a nation and a state are the same

  3. A force for both unity & division • Similar nations living under different govs can come together to form one state (Germany, Italy) • Culturally distinct nations can develop feelings of shared nationalism and come together as a Nation-state (U.S.A.) • Nations with little shared culture forced to live in one state can splinter to form independent nation-states (Yugoslavia, U.S.S.R.)

  4. How can new states encourage Nationalism among their Citizens?

  5. Establishing fair political processes and laws that benefit everyone

  6. Anthems God bless our homeland Ghana, And make our nation great and strong, Bold to defend forever The cause of Freedom and of Right. Fill our hearts with true humility Make us cherish fearless honesty, And help us to resist oppressors' rule With all our will and might evermore. --National Anthem of Ghana

  7. Flags and Symbolism

  8. Athletics

  9. War/Militarism & Conquest

  10. Creating an enemy or “other” that people can rally against

  11. Dark Side of Nationalism

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