Essay plans

Question 1

To what extent are nationalists united in their views on the state? (24)

Answer 1

1. All agree that the nation-state is the appropriate political unit.

• Conservative nationalists: Herder (key), “the essence of a nation is its soul.”
• Expansionist nationalist: Marras (key); “the earth does not lie.”
• Liberal nationalist: Rousseau, “the nation is the expression of its general will.”
• Anti and Post-Colonial Nationalism: Garvey (Key); “A people without the knowledge of their past history… is like a tree without roots.”

2. disagree on self-determination

• Herder, “The first and utmost property of a people is its nationality.”
• Maurras: “Expansion is the natural expression of a nation’s vitality.”
• Liberal nationalists: Mazzini says national self-determination is needed for international peace.
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3. disagree on democracy

Question 2

To what extent are nationalists united in their view on the economy? (24)

Answer 2

1. All nationalists agree that the economy should be run in the national interest.
2. disagree on the extent to which they accept capitalism
3. disagree on their views on trade

Question 3

To what extent are nationalists united in their views on society? (24)

Answer 3

1. All agree that shared characteristics hold society together.
2. : Disagree on what societal values hold the nation together.
3. Disagree on progressive vs regressive society or exclusivism vs inclusivism

Question 4

To what extent are nationalists united in their views on human nature? (24)

Answer 4

1. All agree that humans naturally belong in nations.
2. Disagree whether humans are emotional vs rational
3. disagree whether human nature fundamentally stays the same.