Unit 4 Topic 10

Question 1

What is a failed state?

Answer 1

A state that no longer has a functioning government. (The government can no longer provide its basic duties and loses authority over the land).
Example: Syria

Question 2

What are ethnic nationalist movements?

Answer 2

When a cultural group wants to separate or wants control over themselves based on a specific ethnicity or nationality

Question 3

What are some centrifugal forces in states?

Answer 3

-Uneven Economic Development: Inequalities between parts of states. Can cause frustration and divisions within states.
-Large Divisions in Cultural Traits: Languages and religions. Negative stereotypes and even discrimination can be seen on the rise.
-Corruption and abuse of power in the government
-Linguistic differences in a state

Question 4

What are some centripetal forces in states?

Answer 4

Strong sense of patriotism
Variety of economic and social opportunities
Lack of corruption and discrimination
Shared history, language, religion
National holidays
Common education system/beliefs
Strong national government

Question 5

States that see centripetal forces at play usually ____?

Answer 5

see a more peaceful coexistence of their different cultural groups. They also usually see more economic stability and growth.