Nationalism

• What is nationalism defined as?

  The belief that the nation is central
• Why is it difficult to define a nation?

  Factors like language and history vary in importance
• What do the French consider important in their nation?

  Language and cuisine
• What is self-determination in nationalism?

  The ability of a nation to govern itself
• How do different nationalists view self-determination?

  Some see it as key for all nations, others for one
• What is a nation-state?

  A state where a nation rules itself
• What do liberal nationalists aim to create?

  A world composed of nation-states
• What is colonialism also known as?

  Imperialism
• What does culturalism argue about people's ties to their nation?

  People have deep emotional ties to their nation
• Who introduced the concept of volksgeist?

  Herder
• How does civic nationalism differ from culturalism?

  Civic nationalism is based on rights and responsibilities
• What does culturalism suggest about membership in a nation?

  Membership takes time to develop
• What does racialism believe about race?

  Race is significant to a person's character
• How does ethnicity differ from race?

  Ethnicity includes culture and upbringing
• What is internationalism?

  The belief in looking beyond national boundaries
• What is liberal internationalism concerned with?

  Self-determination and cooperation among nations
• What does socialist internationalism reject?

  Nationalist thinking
• How do liberal nationalists view human nature?

  As rational individuals making free choices
• What do conservative nationalists believe about the state?

  It unites a country and promotes patriotism
• How do nationalists view society?

  As defined by ethnic or cultural traits
• What economic views emerge from nationalism?

  No distinct economic view emerges from nationalism
• What do extreme nationalists use economic planning for?

  To command the economy in production