4.1 Introduction to Nationalism: What is it even?

Question 1

Natonalism

Answer 1

a way of thinking that says that groups of humans, such as ethic groups, should be free to rule themselves. Nationalists think that the best way to make this happen and avoid control or oppression by others is for each group to have their own nation.

Question 2

Patriotism

Answer 2

the quality of being patriotic; devotion to and vigorous support for one’s country.

Question 3

Imagined Community

Answer 3

a nation as a socially-constructed community, imagined by the people who perceive themselves as part of a group.

Question 4

Segregation

Answer 4

a policy of keeping groups of people separate, within society

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Moderate

Answer 5

make or become less extreme,intense,rigorous or violent

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Conservative

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averse to change or innovation and holding traditional values

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Concession

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a thing that is granted, especially in response to demands

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Diaspora

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the dispersion or spread of any people from their original homeland

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Mandate

Answer 9

an official order or commission to do something

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Intellectual

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an educated thinker and writer/philosopher

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Liberate

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set (someone) free from imprisonment, slavery, or oppression

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Emancipation

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the fact or process of being set free from legal, social, or political restrictions;liberation

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Charismatic

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exercising a compelling charm which inspires devotion in others

Question 14

Xenophobia

Answer 14

the fear of foreigners within one’s country and the acts of violence and persecution that accompanies this