Nationalism : expansionist nationalism

In WW1 what was Europe divided into?

2 military camps: Alliance vs Entente

What is expansionist nationalism characterised by?

Characterised by aggression and militarism eg; Scramble for Africa

How does expansionist nationalism differ from liberal nationalism?

In its CHAUVINISM (dedication as feels its superiority)...chauvinism sees how some nations are superior

When was the peak of expansionist nationalism?

In the inter-war period; with fascist regimes in Italy and Germany who sought expansion (led to WW2)

What does national chauvinism lead to?

Leads to national patriotism= the desire for aggression, expansion and war

In the 19th century, what was national prestige linked to?

Linked to the possession of an empire

What is Pan-nationalism?

Nationalism which unifies people through expansion- emerged in Nazi Germany in the form of racialist and anti-Semitic ideas= with the goal of pan-germanism through expansion of nazism through Europe

What did Charles Maurras' "integral nationalism" reference? What's militarism?

Saw individual life as insignificant and secondary to the nation followed by MILITARISM =that military glory + conquest is the ultimate show of national greatness

What is imperialism seen as ?

Seen as a moral duty, the "white mans burden"

What is national chauvinism/'integral nationalism' stimulated by?

Stimulated by 'negative integration'= seeing one nation/race as a threat/enemy= a 'them' and 'us' mentality that leads to racialism

What is jingoism?

celebration caused by military expansion