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Nationalism
An individual’s loyalty to their nation-state that surpasses their other individual/group interests
Nation
A group of people who feel an internalized connectedness between each other
Nation-State
A territory with internationally recognized borders and a sovereign government (a country)
Sovereign
Independent
Self-Determination
The power to determine one’s own affairs. Typically applied to nation-states
Patriotism
Pride derived from one’s loyalty to their country and their country’s achievements or culture
Collective Consciousness
A set of shared beliefs, morals, and ideas that act as a unifying force in society
National Myths
Shared stories, ideas, and beliefs (which may not be true) that create the sense of a nation. Typically shared orally
Conditions for a Nation-State
Internationally recognized borders
Politically organized group of people under a sovereign government
Government must be recognized as allowed to govern themselves (have self-determination)
Development of Nations
A group of people share something in common and internalize this feeling
Creates feeling of belonging among people
People identify themselves as a nation
Types of Nations (Understandings/Foundations of a Nation)
Cultural
Ethnic
Linguistic
Political
Religious
Spiritual
Geographic
Civic
Cultural Nation
A nation formed based on practices/traditions
Ethnic Nation
A nation formed through a common origin/ethnicity
Linguistic Nation
A nation formed through shared language
Political Nation
A nation formed through a desire for self-determination (not necessarily sovereignty)
Religious Nation
A nation formed from a shared religion
Geographic Nation
A nation formed due to geographic barriers/differences
Spiritual Nation
A nation formed through spiritual connections to the land
Civic Nation
A nation formed through citizens with shared values/beliefs (enforced as laws) choosing to live together
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