Nationalism, genocide and internationalism are just some of the powerful words that are shown in the source. In World War One the lack of international law is said to be a reason for all the atrocities that were committed in the war and also a reason for why the war started in the first place. So by this we are to assume that internationalism would have helped the prevention of the war. But with that being the case why did a Second World War occur? Because of the fact that even with international law and communication we will always have people who refuse to see themselves as equals with other nations; these are the ultranationalists. Using the source as our guide for the views on nationalism, we are automatically to assume that if you are a nationalist (anyone who shows pride in their nation) you are a supporter of genocides and wars. When we look back in history it is easy to find places where “internationalism is to believe in peace…” But it is hard or rather borderline impossible to find times when “Nationalists… cause world wars and [are] supporters of genocide,” that is since they are not. Nationalists are purely people who honor their nation; it is the ultranationalists that originate the wars and that start the genocides. It is by using this information we can gather that the source has a fairly bias origin in assuming that nationalists start wars. Most of the time nationalists are forced into wars by the ultranationalists. This is why we should only accept the view in this source within certain parameters, for although internationalism supports and impetuses for peace and cooperation nationalists do not start wars.
Ultra-nationalists start wars and support genocides. Ultranationalists are often frantically loyal to their ...
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... other cultures and religions and are more than ready to always help other who are willing to try their culture. Nationalist do not cause wars or genocides.
Nationalism is an umbrella term, thus it has many different sides to it. Purely nationalists are people who support and honor their nation; they don’t start wars. Internationalists are often making sure it is in the national focus to support other nations this is how they support peace and cooperation among nations. It makes them prosperous. Ultranationalists are often frantically loyal to other nations and hostile towards others. This causes the breeding ground for racism and superiority to other nations it is ultranationalists that start wars and genocides. The source tries to explain how ultranationalists start wars but mistakes them for nationalists, which is why can only partially accept the source stated.
Nationalism has been a potent force for change since the development of human civilization. However, opinion about the extent to which nationalism may be appropriately pursued is highly diverse, a factor that has led to immense tragedy and suffering in countless regions worldwide. While it is both appropriate and sometimes encouraged to take pride in being part of a nation, it is of the utmost importance that it is done without harming or subjugating people of another. Uniting a people by force and potentially eliminating or destroying those who may oppose it or not belong to it is unacceptable ethically, morally, and socially.
Throughout the years, humans have constructed many unique civilizations; all which follow a distinct social, economic, and political structure. Even so, there is one characteristic that prevails among these societies, the concept of nationalism. In short, nationalism refers to the feelings people have when identifying with their nation. This simple notion possesses the ability to divide or unite collective groups, and has played an important role in many historical events.
As the source suggests, nationalism and ultra-nationalism are not in the same category. Being that ultra-nationalism is fabricated from “power hungry” individuals, where as nationalism is a “profoundly constructive
Patriotism, as defined by sociology, is the “love and commitment to one’s country. The sociological definition for nationalism, however, is “a sense of superiority over others” (Kemmelmeier 859). Compared to nationalism, patriotism is benign in definition. With nationalism, there is “them” and then there is “us”; in essence, it creates a strong schism between nations. Radical nationalism is a severe issue as it has high potential in causing conflicts between nations. One of the most notorious examples from history is World War II. Following World War I, Germany was in shambles; the economic and political state of Germany left it vulnerable to the rise of Adolf Hitler. The bitter resentment resulting from the conclusion of World War I in combination with a new, jingoist dictator led to the creation of radical nationalism within Germany. This nationalism led to the willingness to kill indiscriminately for the country under the belief that Germany was a far superior nation and all other nations needed to be eradicated, thus leading to global
There are two countries that flourish due to Nationalism, Germany and Italy. The creation of Germany was possible through nationalism. Nationalism brought German community to unify and create a nation. On the other hand, the rivalry of the great powers to control other territories grew more as countries were wanting to influence past their borders. “The great powers had come into conflict over spheres of influence in China and over territories in Africa, and the Eastern Question, created by the decline of the Ottoman Empire, had produced several disturbing controversies.”(“World War I” 2015) Militarism was another aspect of these ideologies where countries would increase military spending to get new weapons and increase the military size. This gave people the idea that war was the only solution to their problems and also intensified nationalism because it increased their confidence in the military, thinking their country could win any battle against any foe. “Imperialist and nationalist, resulted in a hardening of alliance systems in the Triple Alliance and Triple Entente and in a general armaments race.(“World War I”
Ultra-Nationalism as the Fundamental Factor Leading to the Outbreak of the First World War There are several factors which caused the outbreak of the First World War, namely ultra-nationalism, neo-imperialismæ–°å¸åœ‹ä¸»ç¾©, the armament raceè»å‚™ç«¶è³½ and Alliance SystemåŒç›Ÿåˆ¶åº¦. Among these factors, to a certain extent在æŸç¨‹åº¦ä¸Š, ultra-nationalism can be viewed被視為 as the fundamental factor leading to the outbreak of the First World War. Hans Kohn describes nationalism as "a state of mindæ€ç¶ç‹€æ…‹ in which the supreme loyaltyæœ€å¤§çš„æ•ˆå¿ of the individual個人 is felt to be due toå‘è‘— the nation-state". Before 1870, nationalism in Europe meant the desire of a nation for territorial unification統一 or independence rather than foreign rule. After 1870, however, nationalism became extreme極端. Ultra-nationalism means that a nation-state should expandæ“´å¼µ to obtain glory光榮 and self-interestsç§åˆ©, even at expense犧牲 of other nations.
The rise of European nationalism in the 19th Century brought with it an overabundance amount of change that would definitively modify the course of history. The rise of nationalism in one country would rouse greater nationalism in another, which would in turn, motivate even greater nationalism in the first, progressively intensifying the cycle that eventually concluded in a World War. Nationalism as an ideology produced international competition which inspired absolute allegiance to an individual’s nation state. The ideology was fueled by industrial commerce and imperialistic developments which led to nation-states pursuits of outcompeting rival nations.
Nationalism is way of thinking both political and socially to create a community united by: history, ethnicity, religions, common culture, and language. Numerous effects occurred while establishing a Nationalist community, some effects were a long term impact on Nationalism, and other was short term impacts on Nationalism.
Although some have said that "nationalism is measles of humankind", in my opinion, it is not. Nationalism has led to the growth of identities, and innovations. These reasons influence us in so many good ways that we should embrace nationalism to a great extent. Although at the same time I believe that we shouldn't embrace it to the extent of where we hurt others.
The question then becomes, what did nationalism lead to? It quickly led to war. Once certain phrases became apparent in society, such as “foreign contrivances” and “most intolerable of human beings”, they were bound to accelerate in severity. Many years later, Adolf Hitler contrived some of his arguments and beliefs from Fichte.
Nationalism is when a country feels superior to other countries. Nationalism helped lead the World War 1 because it made countries and people feel superior which makes them want to prove their superiority by fighting. Archduke Franz was a German, a person who felt superior to others which caused the Slavic nationalists to dislike him since he was German and Archduke was killed by the Slavs. In Document B, a cartoon artwork is shown by John T. McCutcheon, which was published eight days after war broke out (August 5, 1914). The cartoon is titled, “The Crime of Ages,” shows England, Belgium, Russia, Germany, France, Austria-Hungary, Italy, and Serbia is pointing at each other which resembles the World War 1, the peace of Europe, and whose sighting with who.
One major effect of extreme nationalism is the genocide that occured in Europe during World War II. Throughout World War II different groups or races and religons were selected and executed in large number by the Nazi's. The Nazi's believed that they were superior to all races and no one desereved to live but them, the Aryan race.
Nationalism has played a crucial role in world history over the past centuries. It continues to do so today. For many, nationalism is indelibly associated with some of the worst aspects of modern history, such as the destructive confidence of the Napoleon’s army and the murderous pride of Nazi Germany. Large numbers of people, descent in their hearts, have carried out unbelievable atrocities for no better reason than their nation required them to. Authoritarian and totalitarian regime have crushed dissent, eliminated opposition, and trampled on civil liberties in the name of the nation.
Once engaged in a war, a country’s militarism will produce fine soldiers ready to drop like dominos on the battlefield, while the nationalism works as fuel providing the naive determination to fight the war. This nave determination and soldier production is why World War One, like every other war, continued with such persistence. But what started World War One? Was it militarism that trained young men since they were kids to become soldiers, nationalism propelling a nation's pride forward, or was it neither? While both of those aspects could be potential reasons, they’re still not the main pillars of cause.