Nationalism Questions and Answers
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How can the concept of a national identity both unite and divide people?
A concept of national identity can draw a group—even a very large group—of people together and give them a sense of pride. It unites people around ideals that are larger than the individual and...
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Discuss how world leaders use nationalism to pursue their goals both for personal and national gain.
World leaders use nationalism both to ensure that they will remain in power to and try to advance the interests of their country. When leaders can tap into nationalism, they are able to make people...
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How was nationalism an effect of the French Revolution? This seems like a really basic question, but I'm a little...
At the time of the Revolution, French society was rigidly hierarchical. Social classes were grouped into three estates of the realm: the First Estate (which consisted of the clergy); the Second...
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What is an example of how the American Nationalism of the early 1800s shaped the national economy?
I would identify three principal events in the period 1800–1850 as expressions of American nationalism: the Louisiana Purchase, the War of 1812, and the Mexican-American War. The interesting fact...
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What are the elements of nationalism?
Nationalism can take a number of forms, varying over time and place. The emergence of modern nationalism in post French Revolution Europe was characterized by an identification with people who...
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Can nationalism be dangerous?
Nationalism can absolutely be dangerous. In fact, there have been many instances just in the last century that show us how dangerous nationalism can be. Nationalism inspires people to think that...
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How can nationalism be beneficial?
In addition to the things pohnpei397 explained, I would add that nationalism is in many ways a logical extension of human behaviors. Many people function in social settings according to tribal...
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How did nationalism contribute to building the powerful nation-state that would enter into global dominance in the...
Nationalism is excessive pride in one's nation. A common history, language, race, or religion bind a people together—and exclude outsiders. Nationalism has emerged an an extremely potent force over...
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Analyze nationalism as a modern concept.
Nationalism in the sense that it is understood today is a relatively new concept. While nationalists in the nineteenth century attempted to find common cultural elements among people that dated far...
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Why might nationalism lead a country to want to industrialize its economy?
There are at least two reasons why nationalism might cause a country to want to industrialize its economy. To see why this is so, let us think first about what nationalism is. Nationalism can be...
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Is it possible to have a war without nationalism?
In today’s world, it would be difficult to have such a war. However, it is certainly possible to have wars without nationalism. Today, people identify themselves very strongly with their country....
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Who are some world leaders that use nationalism to promote their agenda?
It might be easier to make a list of the world leaders who do not use nationalism to try to advance their agendas. This is a very common thing for leaders to do. Many of the leaders who make...
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What are the factors that make nationalism a force in world politics in relation to countries such as Russia and...
Both North Korea and Russia have leaders who portray their nations as being persecuted by the international community. Because of this persecution, these leaders feel compelled to act in ways that...
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What is the role of crisis in nationalism and ultra-nationalism?
Crisis is often very important in bringing about feelings of nationalism and, in particular, ultranationalism. When crises hit, people often tend to pull back and seek refuge in things that feel...
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What is nationalism?
The eNotes Guide to Nationalism says the following: Nationalism is the doctrine that "the rulers should belong to the same ethnic (that is, national) group as the ruled" (Gellner, 1983, p. 1)....
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How did nationalism in the Spanish colonies act as a cause of the independence of the Spanish colonies?
Nationalism in the Spanish colonies helped to lead to their independence because it inspired many people in the colonies to feel that they were being mistreated by the Spanish. The people who led...
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What are factors that make nationalism a force in world politics in relation to countries such as Egypt, Syria,...
Two salient factors in the issue of nationalism in world politics are the union of religious issues with issues of politics and the shifting global economic profile resulting from globalization....
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Was the Egyptian crisis in 2010-2011 a product of nationalism, if so, why and how?
The Egyptian crisis of 2010 and 2011 (which continues to some degree today) was only a result of nationalism if we define nationalism broadly. If we look at nationalism simply as pride in one’s...
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How did nationalism affect the Middle East in 2010 and 2011 crises such as with Gaddafi's attempt to legitimize power?
The main connection between nationalism and Gaddafi’s attempts to legitimize his rule is that nationalism impeded those attempts. Gaddafi had a hard time legitimizing his rule due to both Libyan...
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In the 1800's what sectional issues were raised with the creation of a national economy?
After the War of 1812, the United States’ economy became more of a national economy. This helped cause some degree of sectional strife. There were at least two issues that are good examples of...
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What is an example of American Nationalism shaping national economy?
I think that one can make a case for American nationalism guiding some aspects of national economy in the 20th Century. American nationalism and the belief of its intrinsic greatness helped to...