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What is the primary belief of a nationalist?
What is the primary belief of a nationalist?
Sovereignty refers to a nation's lack of control and governance over its own territory.
Sovereignty refers to a nation's lack of control and governance over its own territory.
False
What lawsuit did the Nisga'a tribal council bring against the government of British Columbia?
What lawsuit did the Nisga'a tribal council bring against the government of British Columbia?
A lawsuit arguing that aboriginal title to some land had never been settled.
The eastern part of Timor was colonized by the __________.
The eastern part of Timor was colonized by the __________.
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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What was one of the primary goals of the USA regarding the Treaty of Versailles?
What was one of the primary goals of the USA regarding the Treaty of Versailles?
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The Treaty of Versailles allowed Germany to maintain a military force of 200,000 men.
The Treaty of Versailles allowed Germany to maintain a military force of 200,000 men.
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What was the primary purpose of the Fourteen Points proposed by the USA?
What was the primary purpose of the Fourteen Points proposed by the USA?
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The policy of _______ was used by world leaders in an attempt to avoid conflict with Germany during the lead-up to World War II.
The policy of _______ was used by world leaders in an attempt to avoid conflict with Germany during the lead-up to World War II.
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Match the following countries with their respective expansionism policies:
Match the following countries with their respective expansionism policies:
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Which of the following territories did Germany have to return to France as part of the Treaty of Versailles?
Which of the following territories did Germany have to return to France as part of the Treaty of Versailles?
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Mussolini's expansionist policies were influenced by the economic decline of Italy.
Mussolini's expansionist policies were influenced by the economic decline of Italy.
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What was the War Guilt Clause within the Treaty of Versailles?
What was the War Guilt Clause within the Treaty of Versailles?
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The _______ Commission decided that Germany should pay reparations after World War I.
The _______ Commission decided that Germany should pay reparations after World War I.
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What resource did Japan seek during its expansionist policies in the 1930s?
What resource did Japan seek during its expansionist policies in the 1930s?
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Study Notes
Chapter 6: National Interests and Sovereignty
- National interests can impact other nations.
- Nation-states balance citizen needs with those of other nations.
- Nationalists prioritize domestic spending; internationalists care for both domestic and foreign interests.
- Sovereignty is a nation's self-governance right, recognized by others.
- Arctic regions attract global interest, potentially threatening Canadian sovereignty.
- Canada can strengthen its national interests in the Arctic by: building military bases, resolving land claims with Indigenous groups, expanding resource exploration/development, and utilizing the Northwest Passage for trade.
- Indigenous groups' national interests may differ from Canada's, leading to disputes (e.g., Nisga'a Nation lawsuit).
- Disputes over land claims arise from differing treaty interpretations between Indigenous groups and Canada.
- East Timor gained independence from Indonesia after a period of conflict.
Chapter 7: Foreign Policy and Global Conflicts
- Foreign policy dictates a nation's actions in relations with other nations.
- Nationalism can lead to international conflict.
- World War I resulted from nationalist rivalries, imperialism, and territorial disputes, culminating in the assassination of Franz Ferdinand.
- The Treaty of Versailles aimed to create peace in Europe after WWI, including free trade, self-determination, and human rights.
- The USA, France, Italy, and Britain (the "Big Four") signed and heavily influenced the terms of the treaty.
- USA wanted to avoid harsh treatment of Germany, France sought revenge and security, Italy demanded promised territories, and Britain desired war cost recovery and global dominance.
- Treaty of Versailles conditions included: limiting Germany's military, restricting their navy and air force, returning Alsace-Lorraine to France, loss of colonies, demilitarization of the Rhineland, forbidding union with Austria, and recognition of Poland and Czechoslovakia.
- Germany was forced to admit guilt (War Guilt Clause, Article 231) and pay large reparations.
Japan's Expansionism
- Japan's industrialization drove its colonial expansion in Asia and the Pacific.
- Japan sought resources and challenged European control in Asia, leading to the invasion of Manchuria.
- Japan's invasion of Manchuria gave Japan control over most of the region by 1932.
- Japan later attacked Pearl Harbor, aiming further expansion in the Pacific.
Italy's Expansionism
- Italy lagged behind other European powers in African colonization.
- Mussolini's rise to power (1922) coincided with economic struggles and perceived treaty injustices.
- Mussolini sought overseas expansion to restore Italian power, referring to the Mediterranean as "Our Sea".
- Italy used chemical weapons during African invasions.
German Expansionism
- Germany blamed for WWI and the Great Depression led to economic hardship and resource reliance on neighboring countries.
- Hitler's rise (1933) marked a breach of the Treaty of Versailles.
- Attempts to appease Hitler failed.
- The British Prime Minister ceded the Sudetenland to Germany in an attempt to appease Hitler.
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Explore the intricacies of national interests and sovereignty through Chapter 6. This quiz covers the balance nation-states must achieve between domestic needs and international obligations, focusing on issues such as Canada's Arctic interests and Indigenous rights. Understand the differing perspectives of nationalists and internationalists and the impact of sovereignty on foreign relations.
