Nationalism
Nationalism
Nationalists make historical claims that help them achieve their political goals. It’s time for you to test those claims. Is nationalism good or bad?
Key Ideas
As this video progresses, key ideas will be introduced to invoke discussion.
Key Ideas
Think about the following questions as you watch the video
- 02:28 How does this video define nationalism?
- 03:14 What did Benedict Anderson mean when he called the nation an “imagined political community”?
- 06:50 According to the video, where did nationalism begin and how did it spread?
- 07:27 How did nationalism contribute to the extreme violence of the twentieth century?
- 08:52 How do nationalists construct ideas about their nation?
- 10:30 What is some evidence referenced in this video as to whether nationalism is good or bad?