Rise of Nationalism around the world 1500s-1900s

Rise of Nationalism around the world 1500s-1900s

What is Nationalism?

• one of the most overused and misunderstood terms in modern politics. Nearly every person has their own specific version of it in their minds.

• to simplify it: _{Nationalism is an ideology by people who believe their nation is superior to all others. This sense of superiority often has its roots in a shared ethnicity, cultural heritage, or religion}

The perks and powers of Nationalism

• it is an extremely potent force to unite large groups of people

• it can produce extreme levels of motivation and action

• it appeals to the emotional insecurities and fears in us all

• Can inspire bravery, obedience, and loyalty to specific leaders

• very difficult to destroy or avoid once it catches on.

• Intoxicating and infectious and extremly contagious

So Nationalism=Bad?

This is where it gets really tricky...and messy.

Theoretically nationalism COULD be utilized as a force for good, but that doesn't mean it ever will.

Some aspects of nationalism are pretty much harmless, but overall yes when nationalism grows it is NOT GOOD for history.

What is the danger in nationalism?

• it unites people...but only certain groups

• it can incite radical actions and potentially incite violence (people will do almost anything if you say it's "for yer country!")

• Any resistance or objection to nationalism is by default makes you an enemy

Open Ended

In todays world, where do we still encounter nationalism as a powerful political force?

Where are some places that nationalism has pretty much been eradicated?

Germany finally gets the bois together!

• after about a thousand years of being sepearted into dozens of small regional kingdoms ...Germany finally becomes "Germany"!

• The incredibly talented diplomat Otto von Bismarck

Multiple Select

How does unification benefit Germany?

• it makes them wealthier

• More people to fight in military

• makes Germany a single large landmass

• More people to pay taxes to improve the state

• it's a check on the power of England, France, Russia, and the Ottomans

Maori Nationalism

• natives of new zealand owned land for centuries

• britain came in and did britain stuff

• Maori Nationalism helped inspire rebellion and war.