16 Questions
What is the term for a shared sense of identity among members of a nation?
Collective consciousness
What is the term for a nation defined by a common culture, language, and history?
Ethnic nation
What is a consequence of ultranationalism?
Holocaust and genocide
What is the term for a nation defined by its political institutions and values?
Civic nation
What is the term for a conflict between loyalty to one's nation and loyalty to one's nation-state?
Contending loyalties
What is an example of national self-determination?
Quebec sovereignty movement
What was the key event in the French Revolution where the National Assembly took an oath to continue their work on a new constitution?
Tennis Court Oath
What is a cause of World War I?
All of the above
What is an example of a non-nationalist loyalty?
Loyalty to a religion
What was the name of the document that declared the rights of individuals and the principles of the French Revolution?
Declaration of the Rights of Man
What is a consequence of the pursuit of national interest?
Genocide and violence
What was the name of the leader who led the Quiet Revolution in Quebec?
Rene Levesque
What is an example of ultranationalism?
Nazi Germany
What was the name of the policy proposed by Rene Levesque in the 1970s?
Sovereignty Association
What is a key concept in understanding nationalist loyalties?
All of the above
What is an example of a contemporary issue related to national self-determination?
All of the above
Study Notes
Nationalism
- A nation is a group of people with a shared identity, history, and culture.
- A nation-state is a country with a single, unified government.
- Collective identity refers to a shared sense of belonging and identity among a group of people.
- There are eight understandings of a nation, including a shared history, culture, language, and territory.
French Revolution
- The French Revolution was a period of social and political upheaval in France from 1789 to 1799.
- Key events include the Tennis Court Oath, the Declaration of the Rights of Man, and the Reign of Terror.
- Napoleon Bonaparte rose to power during the Revolution and spread its ideals throughout Europe.
Canadian Nationalism
- Canada became a nation on July 1, 1867, with the British North America Act.
- Key events in Canadian history include Confederation, the Statute of Westminster, and the patriation of the Constitution.
- Quebec nationalism is a significant movement in Canadian history, with key figures including Rene Levesque.
Nationalism and Identity
- Nationalism can be defined as the belief that a nation should be the primary source of identity.
- There are different types of nationalism, including civic nationalism and ethnic nationalism.
- Collective consciousness refers to a shared sense of identity and purpose among a group of people.
Contending Loyalties
- Contending loyalties refer to conflicts between different identities and allegiances.
- Examples include conflicts between national, ethnic, and regional identities.
- Non-nationalist loyalties include religious, class-based, cultural, and ideological identities.
National Interest
- National interest refers to the pursuit of a nation's goals and objectives.
- The pursuit of national interest can have both positive and negative consequences.
- Examples of nationalism shaping foreign policy include the Treaty of Versailles and the League of Nations.
Ultranationalism and Genocide
- Ultranationalism is an extreme form of nationalism that emphasizes the superiority of one's own nation.
- Examples of ultranationalism include Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan.
- Ultranationalism has led to genocide and human rights abuses throughout history, including the Holocaust and the Ukrainian famine.
Review key concepts and events in nationalism, including collective identity, nation-states, and Quebec's struggle for sovereignty. Topics include the French Revolution, symbols of nationhood, and key events in Quebec's history.
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