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=Period 6 Nationalism Research=
 * Nationalism** is a term referring to a doctrine or political movement that holds that a nation—usually defined in terms of ethnicity or culture—has the right to constitute an independent or autonomous political community based on a shared history and common destiny. Most nationalists believe the borders of the state should be congruent with the borders of the nation. Extreme forms of nationalism, such as those propagated by fascist movements in the twentieth century, hold that nationality is the most important aspect of one's identity and attempt to define the nation in terms of race or genetics.

Nationalism forms from many things including: This picture represents the people of the French Revolution. The people involved where very nationalist they valued nationalism greatly to be involved in their cukture. They wanted to restore peace and unity to there once peaceful nation of France.
 * A fixed homeland (current or historical)
 * High autonomy
 * Hostile surroundings
 * Memories of battles
 * Sacred centers
 * Languages and scripts
 * Special customs
 * Historical records and thinking

Nationalism was especially an important factor in Europe. During the time of 1850-1871, nationalism was considered the basis for organization and governing of the western civilizations. This fact was exhibited during both the English and French political revolutions. While this was demonstrated, it soon manifested throughout all of western civilization.


 * Nationalism is a primary motivating element which determines the course of events in:**
 * France during the regime of Napoleon III,**
 * Italy where unification is achieved,**
 * Germany where unification is achieved,**
 * Russia where important steps towards modernization are taken, and**
 * the United States which experiences the Civil War, a war to preserve the**
 * union.

"Though nationalism can often be seen as a certain loyalty and respectful aspect to one's country, it is also often complimented by violence and warfare. When thinking about someone who would say "I love my country," and he/she sincerely means the statement, it is also safe to conclude that this person will also be willing to fight (or ultimately die) for that country. When the confliction of two or more people stand for their own countries, often it has been much more than friendly conversation and agreeance, but rather confrontation and debation. When one feels so strongly about their country, it is not uncommon to feel obligated to fend off those in opposition of the righteousness of that country. Thus, the scenario has sometimes resulted in battle, war, bloodshed, and tears. (i.e. World War I & 2 or The French Revolution)" -Matt Walker** **Use this in StudentTube video.

Although we know and recognize what the term nation and nationalism means, there have been debates on when nations first appeared (which sparked the idea of nationalism).**


 * Nationalists argue that nations are a timeless phenomena. Such as saying, when man came about, he immediately set about creating nations.
 * The next major thought is that of the perennialists who argue that nations have been around for a very long time, though they take different shapes at different points in history.
 * While postmodernists and Marxists also play in the larger debates surrounding this topic, the modernization school is perhaps the most prevalent scholarly argument at the moment. These scholars see nations as entirely modern and constructed.

Nationalism is often seen as a worldwide practice, open freely to all citizens of the given country. However, in certain countries, such as those practicing the religion of Islam, nationalism is forbidden. They do not believe in the practices of nationalism, freedom of speech, or any other form of expression that would possibly be against the teachings of Muhammed and or Allah.





http://www2.sunysuffolk.edu/westn/nationalism.html** http://www.nationalismproject.org/what.htm http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/nationalism/**
 * Sites Used:
 * http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nationalism