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What is Nationalism?
What is Nationalism?
- A concept of internationalism
- An ideology that promotes global governance
- A devotion to the interests and culture of one's nation (correct)
- A political system focused on individual rights
What is a Multi-state Nation?
What is a Multi-state Nation?
A nation spread over many states, such as the Kurds in Turkey, Iran, and Iraq.
What is a Multi-nation State?
What is a Multi-nation State?
A state containing many different nations, such as the United States.
What is a Stateless Nation?
What is a Stateless Nation?
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What does Intifada refer to?
What does Intifada refer to?
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What is Devolution?
What is Devolution?
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What is Self-determination?
What is Self-determination?
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What was Apartheid?
What was Apartheid?
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What does Ethnic Cleansing refer to?
What does Ethnic Cleansing refer to?
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What is Self-Identification?
What is Self-Identification?
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What does White Flight describe?
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What does Sovereignty mean?
What does Sovereignty mean?
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What is a Colony?
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What is Imperialism?
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What is a Centripetal Force?
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What is a Centrifugal Force?
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What are the Three G's?
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What is the European Union?
What is the European Union?
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What are Unitary Governments?
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What are Federal Governments?
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What is a Confederate Government?
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What are Compact States?
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What are Elongated States?
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What are Prorupted States?
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What are Fragmented States?
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What are Perforated States?
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What are Physical Boundaries?
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What is a Frontier?
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What is a Buffer State?
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What is the United Nations?
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What does NAFTA stand for?
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What are the Results of the Cold War?
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What role did Language play in Europe after WWI?
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What does NATO stand for?
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Nationalism
- Devotion to a nation's interests and culture, rooted in common history and traditions, not strictly political.
Multi-state Nation
- A nation that exists across multiple states, exemplified by the Kurds in Turkey, Iran, and Iraq.
Multi-nation State
- A state composed of various nations, such as the United States, which hosts diverse cultural and ethnic groups.
Stateless Nation
- A group without a recognized state; Palestinians exemplify this status due to their territorial disputes with Israel.
Intifada
- A term representing uprisings over territorial disputes, prominently seen in the context of Israel and Palestine.
Devolution
- The transfer of responsibilities from the federal government to state or local governments, illustrated by Palestinian aspirations for self-rule.
Self-determination
- The right of ethnic groups to govern themselves, distinct from sovereignty, which is recognized internationally.
Apartheid
- A policy of racial segregation in South Africa, enforcing strict separation between black and white populations.
Ethnic Cleansing
- A practice that contributed to the dissolution of Yugoslavia, characterized by the forced removal of ethnic groups.
Self-Identification
- Personal identification can derive from race, ethnicity, nationality, or religion, influencing social dynamics.
White Flight
- The migration of white populations from urban black neighborhoods to suburban areas, resulting in urban gentrification.
Sovereignty
- The capacity of a state to self-govern without external interference in its domestic affairs.
Colony
- A territory legally tied to a state, lacking complete independence.
Imperialism
- The domination of territory occupied by indigenous societies, often leading to cultural and economic imposition.
Centripetal Force
- Unifying attitudes, such as nationalism, that bolster support for a state and foster cohesion among its citizens.
Centrifugal Force
- Divisive elements that can splinter nations, such as separatist movements or cultural conflicts.
Three G's
- A historical concept focused on Glory, Gold, and God as motivators for colonization and expansion.
European Union
- An organization of European countries formed post-World War II, aimed at reducing trade barriers and enhancing economic cooperation.
Unitary Governments
- A political system where all governance power is centralized at the national level.
Federal Governments
- A governmental structure that distributes powers between national and state authorities.
Confederate Government
- A system where state authority predominates over a weaker national government, as seen during the U.S. Civil War.
Compact States
- States with roughly equal distance from the center to any boundary, promoting effective communication, like Poland.
Elongated States
- States characterized by a long and narrow geographical shape, such as Chile and Italy.
Prorupted States
- Compact states with a significant protrusion or extension, exemplified by the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Fragmented States
- States comprising non-contiguous territories, such as Indonesia.
Perforated States
- States that completely surround another state, as seen with South Africa and Lesotho or Italy and Vatican City.
Physical Boundaries
- Political boundaries defined by natural landmarks like rivers or mountains.
Frontier
- An area where no state maintains complete political control, illustrated by regions like Antarctica.
Buffer State
- A small, neutral territory positioned between two larger, rival powers.
United Nations
- An international organization established after World War II to maintain peace, security, and promote economic recovery.
NAFTA
- The North American Free Trade Agreement, promoting economic integration between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
Results of Cold War
- Led to U.S.-Russia animosity, 13 new independent nations, weakened Soviet influence, and the emergence of the U.S. as a superpower.
Language
- Refers to the way in which boundaries in Europe were redrawn following World War I.
NATO
- The North Atlantic Treaty Organization, a military alliance formed for collective security among members.
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