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    A nation state is a sovereign state where the majority of the population shares the same culture, ethnicity, language, religion and/or sense of national identity. A nation is a group of people who share a common history, geography, language and customs. A state is a self-governing political entity that has defined territory, people, government and sovereignty. For a country to be considered a nation state, it needs to have most of the following characteristics: a common nationality, organized government, defined borders, sovereignty, and external recognition as an independent state. While most modern states have elements of both nations and states, few fully meet all criteria of a nation state due to diversity in population.

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    A nation state is a sovereign state where the majority of the population shares the same culture, ethnicity, language, religion and/or sense of national identity. A nation is a group of people who share a common history, geography, language and customs. A state is a self-governing political entity that has defined territory, people, government and sovereignty. For a country to be considered a nation state, it needs to have most of the following characteristics: a common nationality, organized government, defined borders, sovereignty, and external recognition as an independent state. While most modern states have elements of both nations and states, few fully meet all criteria of a nation state due to diversity in population.

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    A nation state is a sovereign state where the majority of the population shares the same culture, ethnicity, language, religion and/or sense of national identity. A nation is a group of people who share a common history, geography, language and customs. A state is a self-governing political entity that has defined territory, people, government and sovereignty. For a country to be considered a nation state, it needs to have most of the following characteristics: a common nationality, organized government, defined borders, sovereignty, and external recognition as an independent state. While most modern states have elements of both nations and states, few fully meet all criteria of a nation state due to diversity in population.

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    What is a nation state?

    Social Studies 20-1


    Let’s put two definitions
    together
    Nation - a group of people who share the same
    history, geography, language, customs and
    sometimes religion.

    State - A state is a self-governing political entity. The


    term state can be used interchangeably with county.
    What is an independent
    state? (I)
    Has space or territory which has internationally
    recognized boundaries (boundary disputes are okay)
    Has people who live there on an ongoing basis
    Has economic activity and an organized economy. A
    country regulates foreign trade and domestic trade
    and issues money.
    Has the power of social engineering, such as
    education.
    What is an independent
    state? (II)
    Has a transportation system for moving goods or
    services.
    Has a government which provided public services
    and police power.
    Has sovereignty. No other state should have power
    over the country’s territory.
    Has external recognition. A country has been “voted
    into the club” by other countries.
    Defined boarders and
    territories

    Same type of people


    exist

    Nation
    State
    Organized by race or
    background

    Generally speaks on
    language
    Canada and United
    States
    From this strict definition it’s easy to see that Canada
    and the United States are not Nation-States
    1. Multiple ethnicities
    2. Numerous religious practices

    3. Different cultural norms


    Canada and United
    States

    Even though citizens of Canada and the US share


    the same boarder and territory, they do not, in the
    sense of the nation-state, share a common
    nationality. (the United Nations recognizes Canada
    and the United States as “Nation States”)
    Who is a Nation State?
    Most countries do not completely fall within the
    definition of the nation-state, since most countries
    have immigrants.
    • Ideal Nation States
    • Iceland
    • Japan
    • North Korea
    Discussion Time

    Here are a list of questions that we are going to look


    at as a class. You are expected to give an answer.
    You will have about one minute to talk to the people
    beside you to come up with an answer. You never
    know, I might just pick you.
    Question 1

    Do all Canadians share a common identity? If so


    what is it?
    Question 2

    Given your understanding of the definition of a


    nation, should “Canadian” be considered a
    nationality?
    Question 3

    Canada could be considered to be founded by three


    separate nations. Who are they?
    Question 4

    Many Quebecois consider themselves a separate


    nation from Canada. Do you agree with this
    interpretation? What about First Nation people?
    Question 5

    In a multi-national state such as Canada, what are


    some of the biggest hurdles that our government
    must overcome to accommodate all of its citizens?
    Question 6

    Why can it be contested that multi-national states


    always lead to tyranny of the majority?
    Question 7

    Can you think of any historical/contemporary


    examples of a multi-national state that has led to civil
    war?
    The Assignment

    You will be needing the internet to help you with this


    assignment. On it, you will be looking at countries
    that have recently been designated status of an
    independent nation.

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