...leader through his leadership as Prime Minster and also through serving Canada during wartime. Pearson was the Prime Minster of Canada beginning in April 2nd. 1963, and resigned in 1968. Throughout his role of Prime Minster, Pearson was first hand involved with establishing a sense of Canadian nationalism and internationalism that made Canada stronger and helped distinguish Canada separately from other countries. With Pearson as prime minster Canada at this time was seen as a strong bicultural country. A country that was moving toward as one great nation and other countries were taking notice. Lester Pearson was the son of Annie and Methodist minister, Edwin Pearson. The Pearson’s resided in Aurora Ontario....
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...The great Battle of Vimy Ridge is a powerful symbol for Canadian nationalism, and a source of national pride, and identity. The unity, strength, and independence that our nation showed in this fight are the reason why this battle was a key event in Canada’s development as a nation during the World War I. The battle of Vimy ridge was a special time for Canada. Coming together as a nation, all Canadian divisions united for the first time and regained the ridge. After the French and the British had failed, the Canadians strategically planned a way to win. “In those few minutes I witnessed the birth of a nation” – B-General A.E. Ross. Something to take from this statement is that there was now a union, and a sense of nationalism for all Canadian divisions. This was something new, this was the beginning of a journey; it was the start of Canada. After defeating the Germans in the Battle of Vamy Ridge, Canada finally rose up from underneath the shadow of Britain and received credit for its own victory. Although Canada did not become independent and free from the control of the British until 1982, it was recognized as a nation, and as...
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...Expressing Nationalism: The Canadian Way By: Zainab Haque Nationalism is a feeling of pride and patriotism for one's country, cultural group, or religion. This is expressed through the clothes we wear, the languages we speak, and the food we eat. In a country as large and widespread as Canada, it can be hard to put everyone’s sense of what it means to be “Canadian” under one umbrella. Canadians express nationalism through their multiculturalism and diversity, kindness and compassion, and their freedom of religion and free speech which connects everyone. In Canada it is celebrated to be different, people with unique ideologies, various ethnicities, and religious backgrounds are widely accepted. Consequently, Canada has the highest proportion...
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...Quebec is the most distinct province in Canada that is very proud of their cultural heritage and wants to protect its French language and way of life. Quebec has always had a very strong sense of nationalism and wants to preserve and maintain their cultural identity. Many Quebeckers believe the best way to protect their cultural identity and language is to separate from Canada and become their own nation. Quebec’s separatism has been an ongoing topic and debate that many people believe could result in dire consequences. Not only could there be great consequences for Quebec but Quebec’s separation would also largely affect Canada and The United States. Two very predominant politicians, Bill Clinton and Pierre Trudeau, have even warned and advised...
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...The 18th Century marked a movement for Canada as they transformed from a small, developing country, to an influential power in our world. The war of 1812 was the seedbed that sparked this development and is responsible for the independant nation that Canada is known as today. This four year war between the United States and Great Britain has not only made its mark in Canadian History but has also revealed to the other forces that Canada could not be taken down without a fight. Through the North American countries, and the surrounding treacherous seas, the war was fought in hopes to resolve the numerous maritime and trade issues, come to a compromise regarding the Embargo Act, and most importantly, protecting land from territorial expansion...
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...United States was a growing country. The influences of nationalism and liberalism, led to the country’s building of a nation. The practice of nationalism unified the country and they achieved their own identity. Nationalism served, for better or worse, as a new unifying principle. The country was on the rise of industrialism and urbanization. This led to the U.S. becoming the richest and most powerful industrialized country in the world. But society was not all happy with the way things were moving forward. The upper classes were getting richer while the labor force that made all of this growth possible was still poor with no regulations regarding the working conditions. The quality of life was in question in the United States. Reform was needed. This led to the workers to unify, organize, and make unions, asking for reform in the factories and work places. This was known as the Progressive Era. During this era the government put laws in place that would protect the work force. These laws regulated hours worked, wages and the safety of the working conditions. However, most of these laws were but in place at the state level and were ineffective. The federal government had to react and create its own programs and laws at the national level to protect the working citizens of the United States. Just like its European counterparts the U.S. government was using policies that widened the function of the state. Canada went through many of the changes the U.S. did, as it defined...
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...consider myself as a Canadian since I was born in Canada, but my parents are originally Vietnam, making me also Vietnamese. Being Vietnamese is an important factor within my life, as it connects me to my family roots and that I’ve also grown up in a Vietnamese lifestyle. It has also made me have a different perspective in life, as Vietnam is very different from Canada. Going to Vietnam for trips to see relatives, has made me see how lucky my life is, as I live in “luxurious” life style compared to what they have as they are still a growing and developing country. With this perspective it's made me realize I can't complain or get upset over little things because I should be so grateful for what I have here and I am. Personally, I don't feel as connected to Vietnam as I do so with Canada....
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...In this article, Connor argues that there are two types of nations and nationalism—the civic and the ethnic. He says that civic nations emphasize the importance of long-term residence, the unity of laws, institutions and rights over the whole territory. This type of nation favors the role of a public, civic culture “for all citizens which embodies the myths, memories and symbols of the nation.” The ethnic conception of a nation stresses the importance of ancestry for citizenship and the centrality of language, customs and culture. The argument here is that no nation or nationalism can be seen as purely one or the other, even if at certain moments one or the other of these traits predominates in the components of national identity. Connor...
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...Nationalism: Good or Bad What is nationalism? Nationalism can be interpreted in so many different ways. There are also several varieties of it, which include both economic and cultural aspects. “Nationalism can best be described as an intense feeling of national pride and unity, an awakening of a nation’s people to pride in their country.” (Caterora, Gilly, Graham, 2013, p.171) Simply put, it’s a feeling of brotherhood towards one’s country. As in most countries, nationalism exists in some degree and plays an important role in the political and economic environment. It can come and go as conditions and overall attitudes change or differ. Throughout countries, foreign companies can be welcomed to the community one day and harassed or forced out the next. Nationalism is difficult to measure, but the effects on the economy can be profound. Nationalism can be perceived as either positive or negative depending upon the context in which it is used. One could make an argument that nationalism is bad because it makes people think that they are better than everyone else, even without fully understanding other countries’ cultures or policies. Of course as a modern society, we know this way of thinking is incorrect. There are several reasons why nationalism is good for a society. First, nationalism is closely associated with patriotism or the love of one’s country. This in turn creates an atmosphere that inspires people to willingly make sacrifices for their country. It...
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...Pierre Trudeau and his positive influence on Canada Pierre Philippe Yves Elliott Trudeau was the 15th Prime Minister of Canada. Pierre ruled the country for 15 years, between 20 April 1968 to 3 June 1979 and between 3 March 1980 and 20 June 1984. Trudeau was memorable and during his, he had an important impact in Canada making him one of the most important politicians in Canadian history. He became a very important figure by his political actions, his personality. He also introduced important political initiatives, which strongly influenced many aspects of Canadian political and private life. His significance is still recognized by Canadians at present, which is illustrated by the fact that on April 5, 2004, he was chosen as the third greatest Canadian of all times. The purpose of this e is to explore what made him such an important political figure and talk over the influence he had on Canada. The first area I will explore is Trudeau’s personality. For a politician, Trudeau’s character was highly unusual and it helped him achieve great popularity very early in his career. He drew a great pile of attention of the media and received large support...
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...Social Nationalism Vocabulary Term | Definition | Example | State | an area forming part of a federal country such as the United States or Australia with its own government and legislature and control over most of its own internal affairs; or a country or nation with its own sovereign independent government | -the various states of USA and Australia that form the country as a whole | Nation | a community of people or peoples living in a defined territory and organized under a single government | -Canada, USA, Australia | Nation state | A sovereign state inhabited by a relatively homogeneous group of people who share a feeling of common nationality | -Albania, Iceland, Estonia, Japan-the local ethnicities are relatively homogeneous | Country | a nation or state that is politically independent, or a land that was formerly independent and remains separate in some respects | -sovereign states-France, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Armenia | Patriotism | a proud supporter or defender of his or her country and its way of life | -American, support of the American way of life, government, military, etc. | Nationalism | the desire to achieve political independence, especially by a country under foreign control or by a people with a separate identity and culture but no state of their own | -Tibet, want to gain independence from the PRC as they were annexed by the PRC | Race | one of the...
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...in Ontario should solely study Canadian literature because writings from other cultures are being studied far too frequently, it is important to encourage young Canadian authors, and the need to promote diverse, home-grown writers is escalating. To begin, focusing on Canadian literature for English students is significant because they are constantly overwhelmed by the American culture. This is often prevalent in Canada because the culture has always been a “branch plant” of another country. Canadian culture has never had the chance to fully blossom since it has always been under the thumb of a more powerful foreign culture since its conception, notably England and France. For this reason, high school students living in Ontario are forced to succumb to Shakespeare and other British writers. These days, even American authors such as Fitzgerald can be found in classrooms all across Canada. Unfortunately, many schools continue to limit a student’s exposure within the classroom to Canadian authors’ works to ISP (Independent Study Project) reading lists. In this sense, Canada is an attic in which educators have stored American and British literature on shelves while Canadian novels are tossed aside. 1It comes as no surprise why Canadians have problems appreciating their culture. It is difficult for students to connect to some great Canadian novels because the ones being studied tend to be very old-fashioned and out of date. Not to discredit any of the following, but extraordinary...
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...nations became alarmed by others military power - Each country tried to build larger/more powerful war machines; new technology Alliance System: Alliances- groups formed in Europe to support each other in attack - War between two nations would involve more than one country - Triple Entente- Russia, Britain, France - Triple Alliance- Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy Nationalism: a feeling of deep loyalty to one’s own land - Germany wanted to make empire - Nationalism strong in Serbia à led to assassination of Duke Franz Ferdinand Imperialism: industrialized countries building oversea empires; desire to have a bigger empire - Major imperialist countries à France, Britain, Russia - Germany wanted to expand/dominate on global scale, but by the time they wanted to build own empire, no valuable territories remained Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand, 1914 - Serbian Gavrilo Princip shot Austro-Hungarian Duke Ferdinand and his wife, Sophie, on the road back from City Hall; goal was to crush Austria-Hungary’s nationalism Alliances Triple Entente- Russia, Britain, France Triple Alliance- Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy Schlieffen Plans German General that created a plan that was used by the Germans in hope to defeat France Battles Ypres: First use of chemical warfare- Germany Battle of Ypres 1915; Chlorine gas strips lining of lungs, has distinct odour; mustard gas is odourless, remains active for weeks, causes...
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...What is human geography ? Nature of place Meanings Assumptions and expectations Disciple and power relations Developing Location.. whats here why is it here Region (imaginary- formal, function and perceptual) Place Landscape 2.1 What is globalization 2.2 what are the connections between globalization and geographical ? 2.3 why do some people or groups oppose globalization Political geography 3.1 spiritual organization-states nations 3.2 the modern nation-state 3.4 Geopolitics and critical geopolitics. 3.5 supranational organizations and the future of the state Understanding the current world map POLITICAL GEORAPHY study the effect of political actions on humans geography. spatial analysis of political phenomenon moving around people are going around. Ex china going to Afghanistan for resources The study of states- their groupings and global relations. France cannot stand the US.. their relationship is lost Territory, sovereignty, and boundaries TERRITORITALITY a country’s or local community’s sense of property and attachment toward its territory, as expressed by its determination to keep it inviolable and strongly defended (text pg 53) it’s a space of something its our natural action to protect or control our territory.. and meaning of territory. Must all the land be owned? Ex even when we went to the moon we had to plant a flag and say it was ours SOVEREIGNTYexclusive control over territory a principle of international relations(all...
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...National Moments Fueling Nationalism, and Nationalism Fueling Wartime Culture LE300 – Warfare and Culture Core Assessment Paper Abstract This paper will take a close look at nationalism, nation moments and war time culture, and how the three influence each other. National moments inspire nationalism, and nationalism inspires culture. There will be a focus on America’s national moment of the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, the nationalism that was bread from it, and the war time culture it inspired. Another focus will be on the freedom that Australia gained from the Britain after the landing in Gallipole, and the nationalism that grew while they were fighting with the British Expeditionary Force during the Great War. Lastly we will examine modern day nationalism, and take a look at a differing opinion on the subject. The Great War was filled with defining national moments for each country involved, which lead them to develop their own sense of nationalism. Their sense of nationalism influenced the way they fought and strategized in World War I. David Silbey’s chapter, “Connecting Culture and the Battlefield: Britain and the Empire fight the Hundred Days,” in Wayne E. Lee’s book, “Warfare and Culture in World History,” describes how operational decisions guided cultural development during World War I, and in turn, how wars are “…constructions of the cultures and societies that wage the wars, built according to the principles, beliefs, and myths of those cultures...
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