Nationalism

What is it? Why does it matter?

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Definition of Nationalism

• Loyalty to a country or region instead of loyalty to a specific leader

• Devotion to your nation

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Background of Nationalism• Middle Ages• influence of the Industrial Revolution• break up of empires • desire for colonies• competition: sports and technology

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Methods for creating nationalism

• history books

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Methods for creating nationalism

• folk stories

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Methods for creating nationalism

• public schools

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Methods for creating nationalism

• Dictionaries?

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Methods for creating nationalism

• Creation of national anthems

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Methods for creating nationalism

• militarism• wars

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Methods for creating nationalism• propaganda!

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Always remember...• Nationalism can be positive

• and it can be negative

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