Modern World History Name: Date: NATIONALISM
“I”dentity
People __________ in many ways, some subtle and some not so subtle. While we often share very important _______________________, each of us is also ____________________. Some of what makes us unique may be of an individual nature, such as individual talents, experiences or disabilities. Some aspects of who we are ________ us to others with whom we share certain things in common.
People with whom we share some element of identity in common can be a _________________ _____________.
Who am I?
What is a Nation?
As a group, come up with what you think is the definition of a nation.
Create your own nation. o Name your country.
o Draw a flag for your nation. o Create a motto for your country.
U.S. Motto: “E pluribus unum”…… “Out of many, one.” What are three things your nation is good at?
What unifies your nation together? Come up with 3 things you all have in common?
What are three rules people must follow in your nation?
Elements of a Nation
Nation: a large group of people who share a common culture, history, religion, language or territory.
1. Culture – Shared __________________ and a way of life create a common _______________________. 2. History - A shared ______________________ connects people as a group.
3. Religion – A common religion helps unite people.
4. Language – A common language is a key element of nationalism.
5. Territory – A shared land gives people a sense of ___________________________. ARE “NATION” AND “STATE” THE SAME?
“___________- ___________”-Are they the same? In your own words describe the difference.
“Nation” as a conceptual entity refers to a _______________ __ ____________ who, at a minimum, share a sense of common _____________ (usually associated with a particular territory or homeland) and a desire for political sovereignty.
The “state,” on the other hand, describes a ___________, ______________ ________________ that controls a given territory.
The two became linked together with the acceptance of the idea that ________________ (“states”) should represent “the _______________.”
What is a Nation-State? NATION:
A group of people who feel ____________to each other by sharing a common ____________ (including
language, religion, customs, history, traditions), who feel connected to a particular __________, and (often) who desire political ___________.
o Sovereign/sovereignty: _________ _________; final power; having supreme power and __________
STATE:
An area that has a sovereign ______________. There is no higher power that can make _________ for that place. A state has the ________ _________ to make rules for people living in the region it controls. In other words, a state is a legal unit controlling a certain territory within which ultimate _____________ ____________ and ____________ reside in (belong to) a sovereign central government.
NATION-STATE: a _____________ _______ whose citizens or subjects are relatively __________.
Definition
• Nationalism Now - Pride and loyalty to one’s ________________________ with the belief that one’s country is ___________________ to others.
Nationalism in the 19th and 20th Century- Factors/indicators that __________ a group of people
Patriotism – Pride and loyalty to one’s country that inspires one to ___________________ for the benefit of its citizens.
Meanings
• Nationalism can refer to a strong sense of _____________________________ members of a nation have when they care about their national __________________________.
• Nationalism can also refer to actions that members of a nation take when seeking to achieve (or sustain) ____ _______________________________
• Nationalism also implies a loyalty to the ____________________________ rather than the local ____________________________ or other smaller identities.
How do people display nationalism?
• Use of _____________ _________________ and _______________ that become identified with the group. • _________ and ______________ ________________ that make a reference to or symbolize things considered
important in defining the nation and creating a sense of national pride and unity. • National Anthems
• While the act of singing a national anthem helps create an on-going sense of common group
_____________, national anthems are also ______________ ________________, often reflecting in their lyrics issues that were salient during the period of national formation.
• Examination of the lyrics of the national anthems can provide insight into the different concepts which nations have of themselves, and the kinds of things that are important in defining a sense of national identity.
Two Types of Nationalism
Unifying Nationalism
• Nationalism is a unifying force when the people being united are ___________________________ in race, culture, religion, history and language.
• Examples:
• ________________________ • ________________________ • ________________________ Dis-unifying Nationalism
• Nationalism is a dis-unifying force when people who are __________________________________ are united under a single nation
• Examples:
Modern World History
Name:
Mr. Branick
Date:
National Anthems
National anthems often represent core values and ideas that countries believe in at the time they are adopted.
For each song, answer the following questions:
Country #1
Country #2
Country #3
1. Does this song refer to the land? If so, what kind of feelings does it project?
2. Does this song refer to history or some kind of common past? If so, list the phrases referring to the past.
3. Does this song refer to some kind of common future? If so, list the phrases referring to the future.
4. Does this song refer to any political ideas? If so, what are they?
5. Does this song refer to the people of the country? If so, what kinds of things does it mention that might provide them with a common identity?
6. Which, if any, of the songs seem to support the idea of the nation as based
primarily on political rights and liberties?
7. Which of the songs, if any, seem to emphasize the concept of the nation as a people with a common ancestry and common history?
8. Do any of the songs seem not to fit the modern concept of the nation-state? Why do you think this might be?
9. Which song most closely matches the idea
represented in the U.S.