Nationalism has played a role in the development of the modern world (Edexcel A-Level Geography): Quizzes
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What is nationalism?
What is nationalism?
Belief own nation's interests matter most
In the 19th century, what role did nationalism play?
In the 19th century, what role did nationalism play?
Important in the development of empires
Which areas were included in the British Empire?
Which areas were included in the British Empire?
S Africa & Indian subcontinent
Why did the British Empire begin?
Why did the British Empire begin?
Because of trade rather than nationalism
How did empires affect nationalism in their colonies?
How did empires affect nationalism in their colonies?
Helped create nationalism in colonies
What were independence movements based on?
What were independence movements based on?
Recognising shared history & qualities
When did many new nation states emerge as empires disintegrated?
When did many new nation states emerge as empires disintegrated?
After 1945
Which was a reason for decolonisation?
Which was a reason for decolonisation?
High cost of waging two world wars
What did rapid decolonisation often create?
What did rapid decolonisation often create?
A power vacuum & economic instability
Where did USA & Russia interference cause proxy wars in the 1950s and 60s?
Where did USA & Russia interference cause proxy wars in the 1950s and 60s?
Korea, Vietnam and Sudan