GH 20 FINAL

Nationalism

Sense of belonging to a group.

Cultural Nationalism

Nationalism based on shared culture.

Ethnic Nationalism

Nationalism based on same origin or ethnicity.

Civic Nationalism

Nationalism based on shared values as laws.

Political Nationalism

Nationalism formed through a desire for self-determination, but not necessarily sovereignty.

Spiritual Nationalism

Nationalism with spiritual connections to the land.

Geographic Nationalism

Nationalism formed through geographic barriers or differences.

Linguistic Nationalism

Nationalism based on language.

Nation

A group of people with feelings of connectedness to each other.

Nation-State

A country with internationally recognized borders and a politically organized group of people under sovereign government.

Identity

The characteristics determining an individual's or group's nature.

Personal Identity

National affiliation of an individual.

Collective Identity

Identity derived from belonging to a group.

Collective Consciousness

Shared beliefs, values, and norms acting as a unifying force in society.

Patriotism

Devotion to one’s nation.

Historical Factors

Past events influencing nationalism.

Geographic Factors

Geographic features shaping nationalism.

Political Factors

Political events influencing nationalism.

Economic Factors

Economic conditions that affect nationalism.

Social Factors

Social dynamics impacting nationalism.

French Revolution

A historical event that significantly contributed to the rise of nationalism.

Feudalism

A social system that contributed to the discontent leading to the French Revolution.

Autocratic Monarchy

A system of governance that increased grievances among the population during the French Revolution.

Age of Enlightenment

A philosophical movement that influenced revolutionary ideas about governance.

Napoleonic Wars

Conflicts leading to the spread of nationalism in Europe.

Congress of Vienna

Meeting to determine the political landscape in Europe after the Napoleonic Wars.

Treaty of Versailles

Peace treaty that ended WWI and imposed penalties on Germany.

GARGLE

A mnemonic for the terms of the Treaty of Versailles regarding Germany.

League of Nations

An international organization aimed at maintaining peace after WWI.

Appeasement

Policy of making concessions to avoid conflict, criticized for leading to WWII.

Ultranationalism

Extreme nationalism characterized by hostility to others.

Allied Powers

Coalition of nations opposing the Axis powers during WWII.

Axis Powers

Alliance of Germany, Italy, and Japan during WWII.

Battle of Britain

WWII aerial battle where Germany attempted to gain air superiority.

Pearl Harbor

Japanese attack that led to the U.S. entering WWII.

D-Day

Allied invasion of Normandy, pivotal in liberating Western Europe.

Holocaust

The genocide of Jews during WWII.

Genocide

Organized extermination of a group of people based on ethnicity or identity.

Internationalism

Principle of cooperation among nations for a common good.

IGOs

Intergovernmental Organizations that facilitate international cooperation.

INGOs

International Non-Governmental Organizations that address global issues.

Foreign Policy

Strategies a country uses to manage its relations with other countries.

Supranationalism

The ability to make decisions as an entity above nation-states.

Cultural Protectionism

Efforts to safeguard a nation's identity against external influences.

National Symbols

Symbols used to represent a nation's identity.

Quebecois Identity

Cultural and national identity of the people of Quebec.

Multiculturalism

A policy/mindset that recognizes and values diverse cultural backgrounds.

Truth and Reconciliation Commission

An effort to address and heal the historical treatment of Indigenous peoples.

Immigration Act 1976

Legislation that shaped modern Canadian immigration policy.

Official Languages Act

Legislation that recognizes both English and French as official languages in Canada.