Unit 10 Nationalism Nationalism What is it At

Unit 10: Nationalism

Nationalism – What is it? �At your table groups, brainstorm some of the similarities or patterns we saw yesterday. �Write down as many ideas as you can come up with of things that tie people together. ◦ Write them down, even if you think you are wrong.

Choose the Best Four… �Write them on the board. �If the one you are thinking of is already up there, put a next to it!

Nationalism – Definition… �Patriotism: devoted love, support, and defense of one's country; national loyalty. �Nationalism: a feeling of being loyal to and proud of their country, with the belief that it is better and more important than other countries

Nationalism – Gaining a Better Understanding � Nationalism is Like School Spirit � Nationalism can be better understood school spirit. by comparing it to ◦ Citizens who are proud of their country are no different than students who are proud of their school. ◦ Armies on the battlefield win territory and prestige for their country in much the same way as boys' and girls' sports teams win victories, fame, and respect for their school. ◦ Both use uniforms to distinguish themselves from the opposition. ◦ Both have heroes and give awards for outstanding achievement. ◦ A country has its national anthem and a school its alma mater. ◦ While a strong believer in nationalism thinks his country is best, a student with school spirit believes their school is better than any other

Nationalism … �New idea in Europe in the 1800’s �Really came about after the Atlantic Revolutions ◦ Remember Latin America was the first to push this idea of nationalism or loyalty to a nation. ◦ Europe came after them.

Rise of modern Nationalism is tied to: �Growth of educated Middle Class ◦ Remember, rich middle class really came out of the first phase of the Industrial Revolution �Spread of Democratic Ideas ◦ With revolutions…

Bonds that Create a Nation-State Language Territory Nationalit y History Culture Nation. State Religion

Culture �A Language Territory History Culture Nationality Nation. State Religion ◦ ◦ shared way of life Food Dress Behavior ideals

History �A Language Territory History Culture common past �Common experiences Nationality Nation. State Religion

Language �Different Language Territory History Culture Nationality Nation. State Religion dialects of one language �One dialect becomes “national language”

Territory �A certain region that belongs to the ethnic group �It’s “Land” Language Territory History Culture Nationality Nation. State Religion

Nationality �Belief in common ethnic ancestry that may or may not be true Langua ge Territory Nationality History Culture Nation. State Religion

Religion �A religion shared by all or most of the people Language Territory History Culture Nationality Nation. State Religion

Positive Results of Nationalism �People within a nation overcoming their differences for a common good �Overthrow of colonial rule �Democratic government in nations throughout the world �Competition among nations spurring scientific & technological advances

Negative Results of Nationalism �Forced assimilation of minority cultures into a nation’s majority culture �Rise of extreme nationalistic movements (such as Nazism) �Ethnic cleansing �Competition between nations leading to warfare.

Nationalism – The Good & the Bad � Nationalism was a strong force throughout the 19 th & 20 th centuries (1800 s and 1900 s). � In some countries, citizens united in an effort to gain a voice in their government, human rights, and even independence. � Nationalism also led countries to compete for colonies and control of world trade routes. � At its best - a healthy form of patriotism � At its worst - it led to warfare & to the persecution of certain national groups by foreign countries that governed them.