Social Studies 20 - Unit 0

Basic vocab on nationalism/understandings of a nation

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 nation-state

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

1. Internationally recognized borders

2. Politically organized group of people under a sovereign government

3. Government must be recognized as allowed to govern themselves (have self-determination)

Development of Nations

1. A group of people share something in common and internalize this feeling

2. Creates feeling of belonging among people

3. People identify themselves as a nation

Types of Nations (Understandings/Foundations of a Nation)

1. Cultural

2. Ethnic

3. Linguistic

4. Political

5. Religious

6. Spiritual

7. Geographic

8. 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