Mazzini and Karl Marx Critiques on Nationalism and Internationalism

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What key concept did the collapse of the Socialist International confirm, according to the text?

Obtaining power through elections is essential for working-class empowerment.

Supporting one's own country over others is beneficial for workers.

Revolutionary vanguard parties should not lead global revolutions.

Workers' long-term interests are jeopardized when supporting their countries over one another. (correct)

What differentiated the Bolshevik Party's approach to obtaining power from the majority of SI member parties?

Rejection of obtaining power through electoral means. (correct)

Preference for a top-down governance structure.

Belief in using terror for political gain.

Focus on global socialist revolutions through elections.

Why did Joseph Stalin dissolve the Comintern in 1943?

To establish a more democratic governance structure.

To align with the Allied Powers during World War II. (correct)

To promote global socialist revolutions.

To assert dominance over the Eastern European countries.

What major event led to the establishment of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR)?

The Russian Revolution of 1917. (A) Signup and view all the answers

How did liberal internationalism reemerge post-World War II, according to the text?

Evidenced by the United Nations becoming a center of global governance. (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to Marx, why did he emphasize economic equality?

To unite people across the world based on class, not nationality. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason Marx opposed nationalism?

It could lead to divisions among the proletariat of different countries. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What did Marx and Engels suggest should be the focus of a socialist revolution?

Overthrowing the state and changing the economy to benefit the proletariat. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why did Marx and Engels emphasize the slogan 'Workers of the world, unite!'?

To encourage global solidarity among workers across different nations. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What significant achievements were attributed to the Socialist International (SI)?

Declaration of May 1 as Labor Day and creation of International Women’s Day. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which major powers were signers of the Treaty of Westphalia in 1648?

Holy Roman Empire, Spain, France, Sweden (C) Signup and view all the answers

What system challenged the Westphalian system in Europe during the Napoleonic Wars?

Napoleonic System (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which code did Napoleon implement in every country he conquered during the Napoleonic Wars?

Napoleonic Code (A) Signup and view all the answers

What ideologies did Napoleon aim to spread across Europe during his reign?

Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity (A) Signup and view all the answers

How did European monarchies react to Napoleon's liberal ideologies?

They declared war to prevent the spread of these ideas (B) Signup and view all the answers

What event marked the beginning of the concept of European civilization becoming fundamental in understanding the international order?

The Battle of Waterloo (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which alliance emerged as a response to prevent another war and keep the system of privileges after the Battle of Waterloo?

Concert of Europe (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is one key aspect of political globalization mentioned in the text?

Growth in size and complexity of the worldwide political system (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which organization is highlighted as an example of politics taking place above the state within the context of globalization?

European Union (D) Signup and view all the answers

How have civil society organizations adapted to operate globally according to the text?

By forming alliances with organizations in other countries and using global communications systems (C) Signup and view all the answers