Nationalism has played a role in the development of the modern world (Edexcel A-Level Geography): Flashcards
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Definition of nationalism
Definition of nationalism
The belief that a nation's interests are more important than others'
Role of nationalism in 19th century
Role of nationalism in 19th century
Important in development of empires
How the British Empire began
How the British Empire began
Through trade, not nationalism
How empires affected nationalism in colonies
How empires affected nationalism in colonies
Created nationalist movements among colonized peoples
When many new nation states emerged
When many new nation states emerged
After 1945 as empires disintegrated
What was the 'Wind of Change'
What was the 'Wind of Change'
Decolonisation in Africa after 1945
A key reason for decolonisation
A key reason for decolonisation
High cost of waging two world wars
Outcome of rapid decolonisation
Outcome of rapid decolonisation
Power vacuum & economic instability
Post-colonial proxy wars (1950s-60s)
Post-colonial proxy wars (1950s-60s)
Korea, Vietnam and Sudan
Key connections for migration patterns
Key connections for migration patterns
Language and culture