Today we will continue to learn about nationalism and the development of nation-states in the 19th century. We will focus on Europe and in particular the Revolutions of 1848, German and Italian unification, and the Balkans. We will also continue to work on our research papers.
Question of the Day
How can nationalism be a source of both unity and conflict within a state?
Focus Questions
What role did nationalism play in the Revolutions of 1848?
How did nationalism serve as a source of national unity for Germany and Italy?
How did nationalism serve as a source of conflict in Austria-Hungary?
American Revolution
Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson
Checks and balances
Federal system
Bill of Rights
U.S. Constitution
Articles of Confederation
French Revolution
Old Regime
Estate
Estates-General
National Assembly
Jacobin
Maximilien Robespierre
Reign of Terror
Napoleon Bonaparte
Napoleonic Code
Conservative
Liberal
Radical
Nationalism
Nation-state
the Balkans
Russification
Camillo di Cavour
Giusseppe Garibaldi
Junker
Otto von Bismarck
Kaiser
Read Chapter 24 (Sections 2 and 3 only). Complete these graphic organizers to guide your reading.
Be prepared for a reading quiz on Chapter 24 (Sections 2 and 3 only).
Quiz on Chapter 24 (Sections 2 and 3 only)
Scored discussion of textbook Chapter 24 (Sections 2 and 3 only)
Activity: You will make a final decision on your research question. The next step is to find resources and start reading about your topic.
Assignment
Bibliography: Create an initial bibliography (MLA format). You must use at least four sources. You must include among these sources at least one of each of the following: an article from a periodical (newspaper or magazine), a primary source, a web site. Textbooks and encyclopedias may be used for background reading but do not count as one of your four sources.
Explanation of Sources: On this page you should write one paragraph for each source that identifies the type of source (book, periodical, primary source, web site, etc.) and explains the main ideas of the source.
Bibliography Help: Use the following web sites to help you write your bibliography.
Explanation of sources: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/557/09/
Bibliography maker: http://www.easybib.com/
Bibliography: Complete the bibliography and explanation of sources that you started in class. Bring a hard copy to class.
Read: Pages 8-22 in Caught Between Two Worlds: Mexico at the Crossroads. This file is in the "Choices" folder in Blackboard. I also sent it to you as a PDF.
Study Guide: Complete "Study Guide - Part 2" to guide your reading. This study guide is on page 74 of the PDF.
How do governments foster national identity and a commitment to the nation in North Korea, Singapore, the United States, and Vietnam? Watch the following videos and read this document (Vietnam) with this question in mind.