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4.4.4 Forum-Nationalism, Ultranationalism, and WWII
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In the 4.4.4 Forum you will use the characteristics listed in the table below the nationalism/ultranationalism spectrum to discuss at what point nationalism becomes ultranationalism. Using the spectrum, you will compare one chosen case study (found in the Helpful Tips tab below) to one nation (Italy, Germany, OR Japan) and their development of ultranationalism, and answer the following question.
Click on the Helpful Tips tab below, and choose ONE case study to apply the characteristics of nationalism or ultranationalism.
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Nationalism, Ultranationalism, and WWII Forum
Reflect on the development of ultranationalism in Germany, Italy, and Japan after World War I by reviewing your Notebook Organizers and content from the previous pages. Refer to the numerous political and economic factors referenced in the course materials for each country before completing the 4.4.4 Forum.
It is important to understand nationalism and ultranationalism are on a spectrum. Although World War I mainly involved nations pursuing their own national self-interest, the impact of WWI led nations, such as Italy, Germany, and Japan, to pursue actions that reflected characteristics of ultranationalism.
It is important to understand nationalism and ultranationalism are on a spectrum. Although World War I mainly involved nations pursuing their own national self-interest, the impact of WWI led nations, such as Italy, Germany, and Japan, to pursue actions that reflected characteristics of ultranationalism.
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In the 4.4.4 Forum you will use the characteristics listed in the table below the nationalism/ultranationalism spectrum to discuss at what point nationalism becomes ultranationalism. Using the spectrum, you will compare one chosen case study (found in the Helpful Tips tab below) to one nation (Italy, Germany, OR Japan) and their development of ultranationalism, and answer the following question.
Why do nations progress from nationalism to ultranationalism? Using content pages (4.4.1, 4.4.2, and 4.4.3), and the 4.4 Notebook Organizer, create a forum post where you
You may submit this forum post in a written response format, or you may record your response as an audio file and submit to the forum (or directly to your teacher). |
Click on the Helpful Tips tab below, and choose ONE case study to apply the characteristics of nationalism or ultranationalism.
| Case 1: The Triple Alliance | Case 2: The Olympic Games | Case 3: European Imperialism | Case 4: G7 Summit |
| Triple Alliance: In 1882, Germany, Austria, and Italy concluded a secret agreement to protect each other in the event of an unprovoked attack by other countries. For example, Germany and Austria agreed to support Italy if Italy
was attacked by France. In turn, Italy agreed to support Germany in the event of a French attack. The Italians wanted the treaty to safeguard their hold over Rome from possible intervention by France and other powers on
behalf of the Pope. Similarly, Austria and Germany sought a treaty that would prevent regions with large Italian populations from exerting pressure to be annexed back to Italy. |
Olympic Games: Every four years, countries send their best athletes to complete in various sports in the summer or winter Olympic Games. Athletes (both amateur and professional) take great pride in representing their country
at the Olympic Games. In each sport, the victors receive their gold medals while the flags of their country is raised and their country's national anthem is played. The Olympic creed states "the most important thing in the
Olympic Games is not to win, but to take part, just as the most important thing in life is not the triumph, but the struggle". Many countries, including Canada, become very concerned when their country fails to capture
the number of medals believed possible. Furthermore, winning athletes often become national heroes, while losing athletes fade into obscurity, face ridicule or persecution, or worse. |
European Imperialism: Throughout the 19th century, major European powers (particularly Britain, Germany, France, and Russia) increased their political influence and economic wealth by establishing global empires through the development and domination of colonies. This effort to extend control over other nations and societies is called "imperialism". European imperialism also benefited the colonies in terms of administrative efficiencies, improved health care, and the opening up of other markets for trade and resources. On the other hand, imperialism typically involved the exploitation of other nations, human rights abuse, and the breakdown of traditional cultures. | G7 Summit: The G7 Summit is a forum that brings together seven powerful nations (Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Russia, the USA, and the UK (United Kingdom)) to address important global issues and promote growth. However, the G7 is often criticized for excluding China and India, and there is also no representation from Africa or South America in the G7. Member nations in the G7 do not have to support policies discussed at the summit, and commitment to change is difficult to enforce. Protests during the G7 Summit can often turn violent, with protesters citing numerous reasons for their presence, such as the continued divide between wealthy and developing nations, the G7's resistance to open membership to other nations, and the lack of strength to enforce changes. Russia's membership in this group was discontinued in 2014 mainly due to it's annexation of Ukraine's Crimea region. Other protesters argue the G7 member nations focus only on their own needs at the expense of other developing countries, and do not reflect the interests of the global community. |
| Student Example 4.4.4 Forum Post I believe a nation may take actions which reflect ultranationalism when they believe they are trying to improve living conditions for their citizens, and improve their nation's status in the international community (even if it means through oppressing other nations). I do not believe these actions are right, since they oppress other nations in favour of their own. In Case Study 1 (the Triple Alliance) reflects characteristics closer to the side of nationalism. The Triple Alliance (while it was in the self-interest of only a few nations) did not actively seek to oppress any peoples, but rather to have the protection and cooperation of other nations by having an agreement for safety and security. We also see this type of agreement reflected today as Canada is part of NATO where "international peace and security" (Global Affairs Canada) for all 28 members of the NATO alliance the goal is the key goal. Compared to Germany, when Hitler used "Lebensraum" as part of expanding Germany and uniting the German peoples across Europe, it was a selfish act which benefit only one nation (and in the case of Lebensraum, designating a “master race” which would dominate all others) and exploited humanity for one nation’s gain. Through Germany's example leading up to WWII, nations could justify taking ultranationalist actions through reasons of expansionism, improving economic conditions, and supporting their citizens. However, as we become more interconnected, the global community will (and should not) sit back while nations ignore human rights, oppress other nations, or encourage prejudice. |
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