Unit 2: To what extent should national interests be pursued?
In Unit 2 we will investigate why and how nations pursue their national interests, and the consequences of this pursuit. We will examine historical and contemporary examples, Canadian as well as international. We will specifically focus our attention on three examples to help our understanding of the relationship between ultranationalism and genocide: Nazi extremism, the 1932–1933 famine in Ukraine, and the genocide in Rwanda.
Key understandings in Unit 2 consider the pursuit of self-determination, a nation’s moral and legal right to determine its political status and to be a nation-state. How far should a nation go to pursue what it wants and believes it needs? |
Chapter 6: Nationalism and the Pursuit of National Interests
This chapter focuses on the effects of nationalism, ultranationalism, and the pursuit of national interests. In this chapter you will explore the relationship between nationalism and national interest. We will focus on the specific issue of Arctic sovereignty by doing a case study on the issue and a debate.
Textbook Chapter 6 |
Arctic Sovereignty Notes |
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Chapter 7: Why Pursue National Interests?
In this chapter we will explore the motivations for the pursuit of national interests and the effect of the pursuit of national interests on shaping a nation’s foreign policy. We will specifically explore how foreign policy initiatives before, between, and during the First and Second World Wars hindered nations’ national interests.
Textbook Chapter 7 |
World Wars Notes
World War 1 Notes |
Treaty of Versailles Notes |
The Interwar Years Notes |
World War 2 - Development of Ultranationalism in Germany Notes |
World War 1 Vidoes
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The Treaty of Versailles Videos
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Interwar Years Videos
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World War 2 Videos
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Chapter 8: Nationalism and Ultranationalism during Times of Conflict
In this chapter we will analyze nationalism and ultranationalism during times of conflict and consider the relationship between nationalism and ultranationalism. We will specifically explore issues surrounding conscription and internment.
Chapter 9: Ultranationalism and Genocide
In this chapter we will look at the extent to which ultranationalism is a cause of genocide. We will revisit and deepen our understanding of the Holocaust, and then explore other tragic case studies from around the world.
WW2 - Rise of Ultranationalism in Germany |
Crimes Against Humanity Notes |
Genocide Museum Project |
Genocide Museum Project Rubric.docx |
Sign Up Link: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/10Zcu_Z23ABqgVPwrxQdJKczrptUvjpX7j222O8VqTyI/edit?usp=sharing
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Propaganda
Propaganda is the art of persuasion. It is the systematic effort to spread opinions or beliefs, often by distortion or deception. The information or viewpoints may not present two sides or multiple perspectives on a topic or issue. Propaganda appeals to emotion rather than reason, and may not examine evidence or may present false or unsupported statements not based upon factual evidence.
Propaganda Notes |
Propaganda Source Analysis Assignment |
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Chapter 10: What Are the Impacts of Pursuing National Self-Determination?
20-1_ch10.pdf |
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Unit 2 Review Materials
Unit 2 MC Practice.pdf |