Social 20-1 Final Key terms

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Nation

A collective sense of belonging and identity that is reflected in the minds of people through internalized feelings.

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Nation-State

A territory with internationally recognized borders and a politically organized body of people under a sovereign government.

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Sovereign

A nation-state that is recognized by other nation-states as having the right to govern themselves independently.

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Ethnic Nation

A nation that is characterized by having one ethnicity.

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Civic Nation

A nation that is made up of people who share certain political beliefs, regardless of their race, color, creed, gender, language, or ethnicity.

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Diaspora

Any group migration or flight from a country or region, or any group that has been dispersed outside its traditional homeland.

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Conscription crisis of WW1

The controversy surrounding the implementation of conscription (mandatory military service) during World War 1, particularly in Quebec and among Prairie farmers.

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Meech Lake Accord

A constitutional agreement proposed in Canada to address the demands of Quebec, but was ultimately rejected by Manitoba, Newfoundland and Labrador, and New Brunswick.

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Conscientious Objection

The act of refusing military service based on religious or moral views.

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Genocide

An act committed with the intent to destroy, in whole or in part, a national, ethnic, racial, or religious group.

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National Interest

The goal of a nation, including its survival, security, economic growth, power, and the maintenance of the quality of life for its people.

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Foreign Policy

A set of goals that outline how a country will interact with other countries.

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Nationalism

The collective, shared sense of belonging of people who identify themselves as a nation.

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Imperialism

Domination by a country over another country's economic, political, or cultural institutions without seizing government control.

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Militarism

The building up of one's own military to a large force, with it being a key ideal for the nation above all other interests.

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Alliances

Great alliances in Europe, such as the Triple Alliance (Germany, Austro-Hungary, Italy) and the Triple Entente (Britain, France, Russia).

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Expansionism

The idea that countries needed more land to accomplish their goals, often led by Germany, Italy, and Japan.

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Treaty of Versailles

The treaty that ended World War 1 and imposed harsh conditions on Germany, leading to economic and military hardships.

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War Guilt Clause

Germany was to take sole moral responsibility for the war, leading to a sense of humiliation and resentment.

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German Unification

The process of uniting Germany into a single country, which led to economic strides and rivalries with other European powers.

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Beginning of WW2

The militarization of Germany, elimination of political opposition, propaganda, scapegoating of Jews, and the pursuit of Lebensraum.

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Munich Conference

A conference where France and England appeased Hitler by allowing him to take the Sudetenland from Czechoslovakia.

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Fascism

A political ideology characterized by the belief that the nation or race is above the individual in importance, unquestioned loyalty to the leader and country, and the elimination of political opposition.

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WW2 Conscription Crisis

The implementation of the War Measures Act and the internment of "enemy aliens" in Canada during World War 2.

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Stalinism

The policies and actions of Joseph Stalin, including collectivization of agriculture, rapid industrialization, and purges of perceived threats or undesirables.

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Self-Determination

The ability and desire of a nation to fulfill its people's economic, social, cultural, and political needs to continue to exist and grow.

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Peacekeeping & Peacemaking

The roles of providing security and intervening to maintain peace, often through military alliances and international cooperation.

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Isolationism

A foreign policy in which a nation-state chooses not to become involved in the affairs of other nations.

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Multilateralism

Various nations cooperating to pursue their interests and goals beyond their national borders.

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Unilateralism

One state acting independently to pursue its interests, opposite of multilateralism.

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Bilateralism

Two nations cooperating to pursue each nation's interests.

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Continentalism

A theory of closer ties and cooperation among nations within a specific continent.

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Supranationalism

Nations working together for the collective/global good, prioritizing humanity over individual nations.

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BNA Act

British North America Act that led to the Confederation of Canada.

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Statute of Westminster

Granted old colonies complete political freedom in foreign policy decisions.

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Repatriation of the constitution

The process of transferring the constitution from England to Canada in 1982.

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Creation of Maple Leaf Flag

The introduction of the new Canadian flag in 1965.

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Quiet Rev

A period of change in Quebec during the 1960s, led by Premier Jean Lesage and the slogan "Maître Chez Nous" (Masters in our own House).

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Multinational Model

A governmental structure with semi-autonomous nations functioning within a central union.

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Parti Quebecois

A provincial party in Quebec advocating for separation.

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Bloc Quebecois

A federal party in Ottawa focused on protecting Quebec's interests.

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French Revolution

A series of events in France, including the overthrow of the absolute monarchy, the Ancien Regime, and the Reign of Terror, followed by the French Empire led by Napoleon.