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Nationalism

Discussion Points

1. What do I think Nationalism means?

2. What does Nationalism look like? OR…what is a trait of Nationalism?

3. What is one example of Nationalism?

With the partner assigned to you, discuss the following questions about Nationalism.

Definition of Nationalism

• Nationalism – Having an intense/extreme love for a nation.

Discussion Point

With the partner assigned to you, discuss the following question about nationalism.

1. What is a synonym for the word

nationalism?

Ways to identify nationalism

1. Devotion to one’s nation’s interests

2. Ethnic, Cultural, and or Physical Boundaries

3. Inspires Imperialism and or Colonialism

Discussion Point

With the partner assigned to you, discuss the following question about devotion to one’s nation’s interests.

1. What are three ways someone can show devotion to one’s nation’s interests?

Class Write

1. Ways someone can show devotion to one’s nation or one’s nation’s interests

Quick Review

With the partner assigned to you, discuss and both write the answer to the following task.

1. In your own words, what is nationalism?

Discussion Points

With the partner assigned to you, discuss the following questions about Ethnic, Cultural, and Physical Boundaries.

1.What do I think Ethnic/Ethnicity means? 2.What do I think Cultural/Culture means? 3.What do I think Physical means? 4.What is a Boundary?

Definition of Ethnic/Ethnicity

• Ethnic – characteristics of a similar group of people that share the same culture

– Ex. Ukrainian, German, Irish

Definition of Culture

• Culture – The qualities in a society that identify them, or make them who they are.

– Ex. Food, Language, Laws/Rules

Definition of Physical

• Physical – Something that is material or visible

– Ex. Desks, Pens, Paper

Definition of Boundary

• Boundary – Something that shows limits or prevents access/entry

– Ex. Walls, Prison Bars, Line on a court

Quick Review

With the partner assigned to you, discuss the following question about nationalism.

1. What are the two ways to identify nationalism that the class has discussed so far?

Definitions of Imperialism and Colonialism

• Imperialism – One nation extending its rule or influence over another nation – Ex. The United States setting up a Democracy in Iraq

• Colonialism – A country governing or ruling over a dependent territory – Ex.

1. England ruled the United States before its independence

2. The United States and its relationship with Puerto Rico.

Discussion Points

With the partner assigned to you, discuss the following questions about imperialism and colonialism.

1.What is the difference between imperialism and colonialism?

2.What are the similarities between imperialism and colonialism?

Traits of Nationalism

• Examples

– Language

– Religion

– Form of Government

– Flags

– National Anthem

– Culture

– Symbols

– Music

• Examples

– Literature

– Mythology

– Values

– Hero’s

– Food

– Sports

– Holliday’s

Final Review

With the partner assigned to you, discuss the following about nationalism

1. What is nationalism? 2. What are the 3 ways to identify nationalism? 3. What does culture mean? 4. What is a boundary? 5. What is imperialism? 6. What is colonialism? 7. Come up with three traits of nationalism

CONGRATULATIONS!!! You are now masters of nationalism!