Intro to Social 20-2

Intro to the "Understanding Nationalism" course


This digital lesson will give you some idea of what we will be covering... when you are asked a question you do not know, please make a guess!

• Before WW1 Turkey was part of the Ottoman Empire and ruled by a Sultan

• End of WW1 it was divided between Britain, France, Greece & Italy 

• By 1922 the people had fought for and won independence and an elected government

• In this course we will discuss real events as they relate to Nationalism

• National Myths are stories and beliefs about what makes us special... 

• What else would you add about Canada?

We will discuss our National Myths (and their darker side)

• People stood up for what they needed from their government

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​We will take a closer look at the French Revolution and it's causes

• Has important resources (oil & gas, gold, tin, minerals, diamonds)

• Is important for Transportation

• Has a fragile environment

• Is seen as important for security

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​We will discuss the argument over the Arctic and why countries want sovereignty.

• And how a country's National Interests can lead to war or revolution.

• We will discuss how Ultranationalism led to WW2

• Crimes against humanity, including genocides Apartheid, and even the Atom Bomb being dropped.

• ​We will define what "self-determination" is and is not

• We will also look at how pursuing self-determination is both good and bad for our country.

• We'll talk about some groups in Alberta who are seeking separation and why. 

• who chose (at different times in history) be isolationist in response to world events, and the effect this had on the world.

• The failure of peacekeeping in Rwanda

• International agreements and the Arctic

• The International Law of the Sea

• People who are questioning the role of Peacekeeping

• 108 killed out of 125000 Canadians who have served 

• 1600 Canadians served in Bosnia (largest mission ever, took place in 1990s)

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​We will talk about Canada's foreign Policy

• Formed in 1945, after WW2

• They hoped the 2nd half of 20th century would be different from 1st half

• Rules to govern international behaviour

• Formed institutions to help the people of the world

• Would step in to keep the peace between countries who asked for help

• 2004 focus changed slightly - UN will now protect people if their own country will not

​Which issue matters to you??

You will be asked to answer this after the video

By examining Canada's future...

What do you want to see, and how will you (your generation) make that happen?