MWH Module 5 Section #1 Bellwork

What is nationalism?

• The belief in international cooperation and unity

• The belief in a nation’s power and the desire for independence or unity

• The rejection of national identity in favor of cultural diversity

• The opposition to national pride

Read the following and answer the question.

“I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”

What nationalist ideals are reflected in the Pledge of Allegiance?

• A commitment to democracy and unity as a single nation

• A rejection of national symbols and patriotism

• A focus on individual rights over national identity

• A call for separation between states and the federal government

Read the following excerpt from The Star-Spangled Banner and answer the question.

“Oh, say does that star-spangled banner yet wave

O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave?”

How does the American National Anthem reflect nationalism?

• It encourages citizens to abandon their country in times of conflict

• It rejects the importance of national symbols like the flag

• It discourages patriotism in favor of international cooperation

• It emphasizes national pride and resilience in the face of war

Otto von Bismarck used a policy known as ​ (a)   , which emphasized the use of military strength and industrialization to unify Germany. As part of his reforms, he introduced social reforms like ​ (b)   , which improved workers' conditions.

• Blood and Iron
• Health insurance and pensions
• Liberal Democracy
• Cultural Revolution
• A strict feudal system
• Tax reductions for the wealthy

Sort the following aspects of Bismarck’s leadership into the correct categories.

Groups:

(a) Conservative Reforms

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(b) Social Reforms

• Pension programs for workers

• Support for monarchy

• Military expansion

• Introduction of health insurance

What was Bismarck’s “Blood and Iron” policy?

• A diplomatic strategy emphasizing peace and cooperation

• A focus on military strength and industrialization to unify Germany

• A socialist movement promoting worker control of industry

• A movement to eliminate nationalism in Germany

Drag each effect into the correct category.

Groups:

(a) Positive Effects of Nationalism

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(b) Negative Effects of Nationalism

• Suppression of minority cultures

• Creation of a strong industrial economy

• Unification of Italy

• Unification of Germany

• Increased military aggression in Europe

Why did Bismarck introduce social reforms like health insurance and pensions?

• To weaken the monarchy and promote socialism

• To increase taxes on businesses

• To gain workers' support and prevent socialist revolutions

• To encourage mass emigration from Germany

Read the following excerpt and answer the question.

“Germany is not looking to Prussia’s liberalism but to her power... It is not by speeches and majority resolutions that the great questions of the time will be decided—but by blood and iron.” – Otto von Bismarck

What is the main idea of this excerpt?

• Germany should use diplomacy to achieve unification

• Military strength and war are necessary for national unification

• Liberal reforms and democratic institutions will unite Germany

• Nationalism should be avoided in Germany

How did nationalism contribute to political changes in the 19th and early 20th centuries?

• It encouraged people to identify with their nation and seek independence

• It led to increased global cooperation and peace

• It reduced military conflicts in Europe

• It weakened the desire for national unity