Nations States and Nationalism How Nationalism Can Shape

Nations, States and Nationalism How Nationalism Can Shape A Country

Nation vs. State vs. Country State: – Self-governing political entity – Otherwise known as a country (Think of the United States – Each State eg. The State of Florida has its own government)

Nation vs. State vs. Country Nation: – Single race or geographical area – Tightly knit group of people that share a common culture – Culturally homogeneous group of people who share a common language, institutions, religion, history (Think – FIRST NATIONS)

Nation vs. State vs. Country Nation-State: – A nation which has the same borders as a State – A nation of people which have a State or country of their own

Nationalism vs. Patriotism Nationalism: – Devotion to the interests or culture of one's nation. – The belief that nations will benefit from acting independently rather than collectively – Emphasis on national rather than international goals. Patriotism: – Love of and devotion to one's country

Nationalism vs. Patriotism “Patriotism is when love of your own people comes first; nationalism, when hate for people other than your own comes first. ” What might be meant be the above quote? What problems could this lead to?

Nationalism vs. Patriotism How can nationalism or patriotism benefit a country or the leader of a country? How might they specifically help or hinder the rule of the Tudor’s?