Make sure you can answer the following questions: 1. What is the difference between a nation and a nation state? 2. What features would allows a group of people to call themselves a nation? 3. Could a group that speaks a particular language be considered a nation ? Explain. 4. What's the difference between a nation and a nation -state? 5. Here's a hard one: What is a civic nation? 6. Why is sovereignty an important objective for many nations? 7. While Aboriginal groups in Canada may not want to be sovereign, many do want a degree of this __ 8. This document can be seen as a foundational nation-state is built: __ nal document on which a country / Bastille Day is France's national holiday. Why would they pick this day as the day the nation emerged? 10. How did the storming of the Bastille contribute to the growth of nationalism? 11. We have spoken of symbols which unite people as a nation . What symbols are important to Canada? 12. Which symbols emerged during the French revolution? 13. Every nation has special moments that cause its people to go AAAHHHHH with sentiment. Think of examples from our studies that display this power of Canada's story. 14. Are the magical moments of Canada's history the same for everyone? Why or why not? 15. What does it mean to have contending loyalties?Give one example.

1. A **nation** is a group of people united by shared characteristics like language, culture, history, or territory. They see themselves as a cohesive unit. A **nation-state**, however, is a political entity where the state and nation are congruent. It has a defined territory, a permanent population, a government, and is recognized as sovereign by other states. A nation may not have its own state (like the Kurds), while a state may contain multiple nations (like the United Kingdom).<br /><br />2. Shared language, culture (including traditions, values, and beliefs), history (including shared experiences and narratives), and a sense of belonging to a particular territory are key features that allow a group to call themselves a nation. A desire for self-determination is also often present.<br /><br />3. A group that speaks a particular language *could* be considered a nation, but language alone isn't sufficient. While shared language can contribute to a sense of unity, a nation typically requires other shared characteristics like culture, history, and a sense of territorial belonging. For example, English speakers exist in many countries, but they don't constitute a single nation.<br /><br />4. (This is a repeat of question 1) A **nation** is a group of people united by shared characteristics, while a **nation-state** is a political entity where the state and nation are largely congruent, possessing sovereignty, territory, and a permanent population.<br /><br />5. A **civic nation** is based on shared values, citizenship, and political participation rather than shared ethnicity or culture. Individuals are bound together by a commitment to common ideals, laws, and institutions, regardless of their ethnic, religious, or linguistic backgrounds. Examples often cited include the United States and France.<br /><br />6. Sovereignty is an important objective for many nations because it represents the ability to self-govern and make independent decisions without external interference. It allows a nation to control its own destiny, resources, and laws.<br /><br />7. While Aboriginal groups in Canada may not want to be fully sovereign, many do want a degree of **self-determination**. This could include greater control over their lands, resources, and governance.<br /><br />8. A **constitution** can be seen as a foundational document on which a country/nation-state is built.<br /><br />9. Bastille Day, July 14th, commemorates the storming of the Bastille prison in 1789. This event is seen as the symbolic start of the French Revolution, which led to the overthrow of the monarchy and the establishment of a republic based on the principles of liberty, equality, and fraternity. It marks the moment the French people took control of their destiny and began to forge a new nation.<br /><br />10. The storming of the Bastille became a powerful symbol of the French people's struggle against oppression and their desire for self-determination. This shared experience fostered a sense of collective identity and national unity, contributing significantly to the growth of French nationalism.<br /><br />11. Important symbols that unite Canadians include the maple leaf, the beaver, the Canadian flag, the national anthem ("O Canada"), hockey, and figures like Terry Fox. These symbols evoke feelings of patriotism and shared identity.<br /><br />12. Symbols that emerged during the French Revolution include the tricolor flag, the motto "Liberté, égalité, fraternité," the Phrygian cap (representing freedom), and the Marseillaise (the national anthem).<br /><br />13. Examples of "magical moments" in Canadian history that evoke strong national sentiment might include: Winning the gold medal in hockey at the 2010 Winter Olympics, the repatriation of the Constitution in 1982, Vimy Ridge in WWI, and Terry Fox's Marathon of Hope.<br /><br />14. The magical moments of Canada's history are *not* the same for everyone. Different groups may have different perspectives and experiences. For example, Indigenous peoples may view historical events through a different lens than non-Indigenous Canadians, given the impact of colonization.<br /><br />15. Contending loyalties refer to situations where an individual feels allegiance to multiple groups or causes, which may sometimes be in conflict. For example, a new immigrant might feel loyalty to both their country of origin and their new country. Another example could be someone who feels a strong regional identity alongside their national identity.<br />