Unit 8: Nationalism & Its Echoes

Todays goal We will understand: ◦ What Nationalism is ◦ Positive & negative outcomes of Nationalism

Nationalism – What is it? At your table groups, brainstorm what bonds create the nation-state of the USA. ◦ Social bonds, political bonds, economic bonds? Write down as many ideas as you can come up with of things that tie us together. ◦ Write them down, even if you think you are wrong.

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

Nationalism – What it actually is… A belief that people should be loyal to their nation New idea in Europe in the 1800’s Really came about after the Atlantic Revolutions ◦ Remember Latin America was the first to really push this idea of nationalism or loyalty to a nation. ◦ Europe came after them.

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

Bonds that Create a Nation-State Nation- State Culture History LanguageTerritory Nationality Religion

Culture Nation- State Culture HistoryLanguageTerritoryNationalityReligion A shared way of life ◦ Food ◦ Dress ◦ Behavior ◦ ideals

History Nation- State Culture History LanguageTerritoryNationalityReligion A common past Common experiences

Language Nation- State CultureHistory Language TerritoryNationalityReligion Different dialects of one language One dialect becomes “national language”

Territory Nation- State CultureHistoryLanguage Territory NationalityReligion A certain territory that belongs to the ethnic group It’s “Land”

Nationality Nation- State CultureHistoryLanguageTerritory Nationality Religion Belief in common ethnic ancestry that may or may not be true

Religion Nation- State CultureHistoryLanguageTerritoryNationality Religion A religion shared by all or most of the people

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

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

Map Analysis Worksheet Complete the worksheet independently or with a partner Homework: Nationalism causes reading and Q’s due WEDNESDAY

Nationalistic Images Create a collage depicting the 6 bonds that create nation-states. ◦ Use hand-drawn images, printed images, or images from magazines ◦ On the back of your collage, explain how the images you used demonstrate the bonds that hold together nation-states. You may work individually or in partners