AP Human Geography - Unit 4 Vocabulary

Nationalism

A nations desire to create and maintain a state of its own.

Regionalism

When loyalty to a distinct portion of a country is more important than loyalty to the entire country.

Ethnonationalism

Support for the political interests of a particular ethnic group within a state, especially its national independence or self determination.

Ex: MAGA

Centrifugal Forces

Divide the citizenry in a country; to push ou

Centripetal Forces

Unite a country’s population.

Ex: To push in

Autonomous Region

A defined area within a state that has a high degree of self government and freedom from its parent state.

Subnationalism

Describes people who have a primary allegiance to a traditional group or ethnicity.

Balkanization

Fragmentation of a state or region into multiple countries.

Globalization

The integration of markets, states, communication and trade on a worldwide scale.

Supranationalism

The practice of multiple countries forming an organization for the benefit of all members.

Ex: NATO

The United Nations (US)

A supranational organization to which has 193 members to promote peace, security, and human rights.

North Atlantic Treaty Organization

A supra nationalist to which has 30 members to provide defense of member states.

The European Union (EU)

A supranational organization to which has 27 members to integrate member states politically and economically.