APHG Unit 4.8 Defining Devolutionary Factors Video Lesson

Which of the following is an example of a devolutionary factor related to physical geography?

• Cultural traditions influencing governance
• Economic disparities between regions
• Political alliances formed by neighboring countries
• Natural barriers like mountains or rivers.

How do cultural forces contribute to devolution within a state?

• Cultural forces contribute to devolution by fostering ethnic identity and nationalism, leading marginalized groups to seek autonomy.
• Cultural forces eliminate ethnic identities and unify the population.
• Cultural forces have no impact on political structures or governance.
• Cultural forces promote centralization of power within the state.

Which is an example of an economic devolutionary force?

• Nationalization of regional industries
• Increased central government control
• Higher taxes on local businesses
• Regional demand for fiscal autonomy

The Scottish independence movement and the Catalonian separatist movement in Spain are both examples of devolution caused by?

• Political corruption and external influence.
• Cultural assimilation and globalization.
• Nationalism and regional identity.
• Economic disparity and social unrest.

Which term best describes the process by which a region within a state demands and gains greater political autonomy or independence due to linguistic, ethnic, or historical differences?

• Decentralization
• Federalism
• Self-determination
• Colonization