Chp 3- Contending Nationalist Loyalties Flashcards
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What are non-nationalist loyalties?
They are collective loyalties not embedded in the idea of nation, such as loyalty to family, school, or sports teams.
What happened during the 1932 Hunger March in Edmonton?
Thousands marched to demand government help during the Depression; it turned violent when police intervened—called “Bloody Tuesday.”
Who represented nationalist and non-nationalist loyalties in the 1932 Hunger March?
Police represented nationalist loyalty; protesters represented working-class non-nationalist loyalty.
What conflict is highlighted in the song “We Were Good People”?
The clash between unemployed citizens demanding relief and a government using force to suppress them.
What are the main differences between Sunni and Shia Muslims?
They differ in beliefs about Muhammad’s succession and interpretation of the Quran.
How did nationalism and religion clash in Iraq post-2003?
The US-led invasion triggered sectarian violence; Sunni Muslims (e.g., ISIS) sought to establish a religious nationalist state.
Which group in Iraq represents nationalist loyalty?
Sunni Muslims (e.g., ISIS, aiming to form a religious nation).
Which group represents non-nationalist loyalty in Iraq?
Shia Muslims, who did not form a nationalist movement like ISIS.
How has the oil and gas industry influenced loyalty in Alberta?
It created a strong regional (non-nationalist) loyalty that sometimes conflicts with Canadian nationalism.
What was the National Energy Program (NEP)?
Introduced by PM Trudeau to use Alberta’s oil domestically; it led to backlash in Alberta due to revenue and job losses.
Who had nationalist loyalty during the NEP conflict?
The federal government of Canada.
Who had non-nationalist loyalty during the NEP conflict?
The Alberta oil and gas sector.
How did Michaëlle Jean reconcile conflicting nationalist loyalties?
She gave up her French citizenship when she became Canada’s Governor General.
What does Michaëlle Jean’s story show about loyalty?
People may change or balance loyalties to avoid conflict in public roles.
What happened with the Little Rock Nine?
Nine Black students integrated an Arkansas school, facing racist violence; one later moved to Canada for equal treatment.
What conflict did the Wilson Siding Hutterite Colony face?
They opposed photo ID laws on religious grounds but were ultimately required to follow the law.
What happened to Maher Arar?
He was wrongly deported and tortured due to false identity info; Canada apologized and compensated him.
What do these case studies show about contending loyalties?
People and governments must often balance or choose between national and non-nationalist loyalties in complex ways.
