AMSCO AP Human Geography - Unit 4.10: Consequences of Centrifugal and Centripetal Forces

centrifugal force

forces that divide people in a country

centripetal force

forces that unite people in a country

regionalism

when loyalty to a distinct portion of a country is more important than loyalty to the entire country and can create centrifugal forces

ethnonationalism

the support for political interests of a certain ethnic group within a state, especially its national independence or self-determination

nationalism

strong feelings of patriotism and connections one has towards their country, creating a sense of belonging