4.10 Vocab Consequences of Centrifugal

Resulting in divisions between the 'haves' and the 'have-nots', leading to centrifugal forces and the separation and fragmentation of a state.

• A fragmented territorial base

• Expansion diffusion

• Cultural homogeneity

• Uneven development

Support for the political interests of a particular ethnic group within a state, leading to centrifugal cultural forces.

• Federalism

• Ethnonationalism

• Irredentism

• Regionalism

Forces that divide a country's citizenry and create disunity, such as minority self-awareness, regionalism, and economic inequality.

• Regionalism

• Centrifugal forces

• Devolution

• Nationalism

Strong feelings of patriotism and loyalty toward one's country, promoting a sense of belonging and unity.

• Centripetal Forces

• Nationalism

• Imperialism

• Regionalism

Reinforcing political centripetal forces by accepting rules or laws and promoting equality within a country.

• Democracy

• Political equality

• Strong military

• Cultural homogeneity

A population sharing a common trait, likely having cultural practices that function as centripetal forces.

• Women's empowerment

• Cultural convergence

• Cultural diffusion

• Cultural homogeneity

Loyalty to a distinct portion of a country over loyalty to the entire country, creating centrifugal forces.

• Nationalism

• Reunification

• Irredentism

• Regionalism

Forces that unite a country's population, including methods like building infrastructure, promoting political identity, and cultural practices.

• Unitary state

• Centripetal forces

• Nationalism

• Cultural homogeneity

A month-long religious observation that helps to unite the overall population in heavily Islamic countries.

• Shabbat

• Ramadan

• Jihad

• Hajj

Improvements such as efficient transportation systems and well-constructed roads and railways, promoting trade, communications, and unity.

• Infrastructure

• Transportation

• Urbanization

• Carrying Capacity