Chapter 1 Flashcards
What is nationalism?
Striving for one’s nation
Nationalism involves identifying with one’s nation and can vary in intensity.
What differentiates a nation from a nation-state?
Nation: people with a common history/religion/culture; Nation-state: has a central government, physical borders, and UN representation
Example: Quebec is a nation, while Canada is both a nation and a nation-state.
Define patriotism.
Outward display of love for one’s nation/country/nation-state
Examples include joining the military or voting.
What is the Highway of Heroes?
A route in Ontario where deceased Canadian soldiers’ bodies are transported, symbolizing patriotism
It highlights national respect and honor for military service.
Name the different types of nations.
- Linguistic
- Ethnic
- Cultural
- Religious
- Geographic
Each type is defined by specific commonalities among its people.
What is a civic nation?
Different people agreeing to live under the same laws
Examples include Canada, the United States, and Australia.
What characterizes the UK in terms of nations?
Includes different nations like Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and England that agree to live under the same laws
Each nation has its own identity but shares a constitutional framework.
What is the essence of a nation?
The people expressing the soul of their community and desiring self-government
A nation is often seen as an imagined political community.
What are civic values?
Beliefs in shared values, political institutions, and principles under a civil constitutional framework
An example is the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
True or False: A nation must have a long common history for its people to feel connected.
False
A sense of belonging can emerge without a long shared history.
What is the British Civic Nation composed of?
- Scottish ethnic nation
- English ethnic nation
- Welsh ethnic nation
- Irish ethnic nation
Each group retains its unique identity while participating in a unified civic framework.
