Bell RingerDefine the following three words from the glossary in your textbook:

Nationalism –the belief that people should be loyal mainly to their nation – that is to the

people with whom they share a culture and history

Nation-state –an independent geopolitical unit of people having a common culture and

identity

Imperialism –a policy in which a strong nation seeks to dominate other countries

politically, economically, or socially

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nosq94oCl_M

Answer the following questions during the Crash Course video:

1. How is nationalism “a global phenomenon”?

2. How do you become a nation? What does the process of nation-building entail (involve)?

3. In discussing the “dark side of nationalism,” John Green claims, “nationalism has a habit of thriving on conflict.”Why do nation-states fight?

1. How is nationalism “a global phenomenon”?

Nation-statestate – centralized government w power over distinct territory

nation – cultural and linguistic homogeneity Homo (Latin) – same Hetero (Latin) - different

2. How do you become a nation? What does the process of nation-building entail (involve)?

• Similar people come together – formalize existing connections• Outcome of urbanization and industrialization• Formation of Governments

Create patriotic sense• Compulsory military service• Creation of national story/history – legend/hero• Public schooling – shares the national story

3. In discussing the “dark side of nationalism,” John Green claims, “nationalism has a habit of thriving on conflict.”Why do nation-states fight?

One way of defining yourself is drawing lines separating you from what you are NOT.

Irish is not English

American is not….

Traditionally, loyalty fell to a king or empire

Shifted to a loyalty to the people around you… the nation.People that share a common culture and history

PRIDE in your Country/Nation!

Copy these 6 onto your sheet:

Negative aspects of Nationalism

Summary of Nationalism• Identifying as a Nation

a common people• Pride in where one is from and one’s characteristics

geographic areacultural similarities

• Can be utilized for nefarious purposeskeep your wits amongst all the emotion

Imperialisma policy in which a strong nation seeks to dominate (control) other

countries politically, economically, or socially

“… based on ideas of superiority and practices of dominance…”-Dictionary of Human Geography

Possible ways to control another…

Political control - government

Economic control – business and trade

Social control – culturereligion, language

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alJaltUmrGo

Answer the following questions during the Crash Course video:1. Why did Europeans want to take control of Africa?

2. Why couldn’t Europeans do this until 1800’s?3. What advances in society helped the Europeans take Africa?

4. How did European countries control their colonies?

5. Why did native rulers allow this to occur?

1. Why did Europeans want to take control of Africa?

Industrialization –obtain raw materials for production in new factory cities

Nationalism –more power and prestige with colonies

2. Why couldn’t Europeans do this until 1800’s?Mosquitos –Microbes –People -

3. What advances in society helped the Europeans take Africa?Steamships – allows deeper access to interior of AfricaQuinine – helps fight symptoms of malariaGuns – Hiram Maxim invents machine gun

4. How did European countries control their colonies?

5. Why did native rulers allow this to occur?

Imperialism Summary