Nationalism
Discussion Points
With the partner assigned to you,
discuss the following questions about
Nationalism.
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?
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
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Language
Religion
Form of Government
Flags
National Anthem
Culture
Symbols
Music
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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!