U2L3 Crimes Against Humanity
Introduction
Ultranationalism and Crimes Against Humanity
Key Issues
To what extent can the pursuit of ultranationalism lead to crimes against humanity?
Some people are so proud of their country that they are willing to die for it! Is this type of nationalism, often called ultranationalism, taking it too far?
As you watch the following short video, consider the following questions:
- What type of commitment does it take to do what these young kamikazes did? Or, did they have much choice?
- Have you ever believed in a cause enough to even consider giving your life for it?
Click on the link below to learn more about Kamikazes
The development of nationalism in historical times resulted in some leaders and groups taking national pride too far. That threshold, once crossed, led to ultranationalism with resulting horrific crimes such as slavery, persecution and ultimately genocide. In this lesson we will study some of the worst examples more closely to try to determine what that threshold is.
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