Social Studies 20: What is Nationalism?

This video, created by an Alberta teacher, explains the difference between 'nation' and 'nation state'. It also discusses the pros and cons of nationalism.

In this video, an Alberta teacher discusses how nationalism affects our identity, as well as explaining nationalist and non-nationalist loyalties.

The idea of nationality is relatively new. Learn why it was invented — and how it changed the world.

Pride in one's country can exist in two forms patriotism and nationalism

Nationalism has been an incredibly disruptive force over the last 200 years.

Resources for students to explore the ideas of nationalism and consider how it can affect Canada. Bypass the sign-in prompt by clicking the image

The Métis of Rupert's Land were the only Métis population in what is now Canada to develop a nationalism

French Canadian nationalism concerns the will to live as a distinct cultural community. The consequences aren't just cultural but also political, economic and social.

This article explains the key features of nationalism in English Canada and its evolution.

In the 19th Century, nationalist leaders changed the way people thought about where they lived by reinventing the relationship between government and governed.

Instances of racist hate crimes have surged in the UK since the 2016 Brexit referendum. Why?

What makes a ‘nation’ and what makes peoples strive for nationhood? This unit provides an introduction to studying political ideas by looking at how nations challenge the existing order to assert their right to a state of their own.

This text provides a 100 per cent match to the Alberta curriculum for the 20-2 social studies course, Understandings of Nationalism.