NATIONALISM

• define nationalism

  • the belief that the borders of a state should match the homeland of the people
  • an ideology that makes people share a common goal
  • the right to govern themselves
• Where did nationalism begin and how did it spread?

  • the french took the idea that subjects were not just subjects but a nation
  • the french fired their monarchs
  • french military were sometimes opressive and that rose other nations to nationalism
• How did nationalism contribute to the extreme violence of the twentieth century?

  Nationalism in the twentieth century led to extreme violence through ideologies of ethnic superiority, territorial expansion, and militarism, fueling conflicts and atrocities like the Holocaust
• How do nationalists construct ideas about their nation?

  1. by emphasizing shared cultural or ethnic characteristics, promoting narratives of unity, and often demonizing perceived threats
• What are some evidence as to whether nationalism is good or bad?

  while it can promote democracy and solidarity, it also fuels xenophobia, discrimination, and authoritarianism
• To what extent does Nationalism explain the causes and effects of the various revolutions in the period from 1750 to 1900?

  Nationalism motivated revolutionary movements for self-determination and independence, but also fueling conflicts and tensions between different groups