Textbook Charts Turn to page 254 in your textbook. You will be creating two charts based on the information on this page…the two charts concern… the “bonds which create a nation-state” the “positive and negative effects of nationalism”

January 10th, 2011 Deep Thought Question (you don’t have to write question)… Agree or disagree with the statement below and support it with your opinion… Belonging to a certain group is more important and rewarding to you than being an individual who is completely unique RANDOM FACT OF THE DAY The human brain is 80% water. SNOWBALL RESCHEDULED FOR 1/29

NATIONALISM Definition: people should be loyal to their nation—that is, to the people with whom they share a culture and history—rather than to a king or empire WRITE THIS DEFINITION DOWN… A sense of pride and belonging to a group you belong to, and the belief that your group is the BEST

Auburn University – Nationalism Toomer’s Corner Auburn, AL

Six Bonds Culture – a shared way of life History – a common past, common experiences Language – different dialects of one language; one dialect becomes “national language” Territory – a certain territory that belongs to the ethnic group; its land Nationality – belief in common ethnic ancestry that may or may not be true Religion – a religion shared by all or most of the people

Positive of Nationalism People within a nation overcoming differences for the common good The overthrow of colonial rule Democratic governments in nations throughout the world Competition among nations spurring scientific and technological advances

Negatives of Nationalism Forced assimilation of minority cultures into a nation’s majority culture Ethnic cleansing, such as in Bosnia and Herzegovina The rise of extreme nationalistic movements, such as Nazism Competition between countries and nations which leads to warfare