Unit 1 (1-4) Flashcards
(40 cards)
Civic Nation
A nation created by people who share certain political beliefs and values. Citizens have equal rights and responsibilities despite differences
Republic
Stories about a nation’s history that are often told by the dominant cultural group. They may not match citizen’s realities
International
Between countries or nation-states. May cooperate with one another to promote peace, security, trade, etc.
Collective Consciousness
An awareness shared by many people. It may be based on a shared memory of and pride in specific events, which become myths and symbols of belonging
Absolute Monarchy
A system of government where a single ruler rules by some inherent right and has full authority over the state
Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen
A document created by the National Assembly which took away the privileges of enjoyed by the King, Clergy, and Aristocracy
Age of Enlightenment
an intellectual and cultural movement in Europe during the 1600’s and 1700’s. It showed the importance of reason, science, and individualism over tradition and religious authority.
Concept of Nation: Language
A sense of community through common language (Quebecois, First Nations)
Concept of Nation: Ethnicity
A sense of community through shared ethnicity- nation is usually formed because of this. (India, China)
Concept of Nation: Culture
Goes hand in hand with ethnicity. Culture is often shared before a nation is created - traditions and similarities (Japan, China, Indian)
Concept of Nation: Religion / Spirituality
Religion and spirituality help create a sense of community. This can be the reason why people come together as a nation, but it can also cause for wars and genocides (Palestine VS Israel)
Concept of Nation: Geography
Physical borders that help define a nation - mountain ranges, oceans, etc. (Japan was physically isolated)
Concept of Nation: Relationship to Land
Ideas about how we should use the land - do we use it for resources like oil? Do we protect the environment for generations? (Alberta, First Nations)
Concept of Nation: Politics
Sovereign countries (they control their own affairs). A nation is a nation if they are sovereign and have self determination (the desire to be in charge of their own things)
The Estates General
First Estate - Clergy (church people)
Second Estate- Aristocrats (Nobility/rich people)
Third Estate - Commoners (working class/poor people)
Collective Consciousness
“Shared Trauma” or Shared Accomplishment. Something a nation has shared that has shaped their identity (911 shaped US identity)
How did economics/bread play a role in French Revolution?
Not only were people extremely poor, they were going through a major drought and people couldn’t afford bread. Bread became a symbol of Nationalism because it represented the poor
How does the French Revolution end?
King Louis and Marie Antoinette were executed. The National Assembly successfully forms a republic
The Reign of Terror
Jacobins (people who supported a republic) VS Girondins (people who supported the monarchy). The Jacobins began arresting and executing supporters of the monarchy. The National Assembly turns into the National Convention
Who was Napoleon Bonaparte?
French War general who used the corruption happening in France to his own benefit. He takes over the French government and becomes “First Consul” - AKA leader of France
How does the “Napoleonic Era” end?
Napoleon was forced out of France and exiled to an island called Saint Helena where he died
What are the downsides of a Nation’s Myths?
They often only reflect the beliefs of the majority (you only get one side of the story)
Examples of Canadian National Myths
-Canadian Pacific Railway
-7 Years War (France VS Britain)
-4 Nations Hockey Game
Loyalty
Loyalty means being committed or faithful to someone or something
-This could mean you are loyal to a person in a friendship, but it could also mean that you are loyal to a value (environmentalism) or a sports team (Edmonton Oilers)
