1. Visual Vocabulary
Ashten
The Isms
 Nationalism- the feeling of identifying with a nation (a nation is a group of people that share
culture, language, history, and ethnicity). Nationalism caused citizens of the American
colonies to become dissatisfied with the sovereignty of the King and caused them to revolt.
http://www.daylife.com/photo/0cgl44a2Pp5qL
 Internationalism- countries cooperating politically and economically with each other for the
common good. Internationalism has brought the nations of the world together and helped
further the feeling of a global community and solve the problems that can only be helped
with cooperation from many nations. http://www.google.ca/imgres?
imgurl=http://www.rawstory.com/images/new/g20summit.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2010/10/g20-leaders-weigh-new-
generation-challenges-global-government/&usg=__DnsaYq1QEiT-
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vNYeOnwe0xpTrDQ&esq=1&page=1&ndsp=20&ved=1t:429,r:0,s:0
 Humanitarianism- Kindness, sympathy and compassion towards all human beings regardless
of race, status, or anything. An emphasis on humanitarianism by governments would
encourage acceptance and raise quality of life. http://www.google.ca/imgres?imgurl=http://
www.thequoteblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/mother_teresa_L.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.thequoteblog.com/mother-teresa-on-
accomplishments-in-life/&usg=__9tgna7miPJSepngJlGXjrrJR-
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Cg&oei=FoIPTZS8JZCssAPata2bCg&esq=2&page=2&ndsp=12&ved=1t:429,r:8,s:12&biw=1076&bih=444
 Multilateralism- many countries working together to solve a problem. Some issues cannot
be solved by a single country’s commitment, and in such cases, multilateralism becomes
important. http://www.google.ca/imgres?
imgurl=http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3BEdm63R600/Sy5WCLLLPAI/AAAAAAAAEfM/YJTnOCclq9I/s400/18c4c_kyoto_protocol.jpg&imgrefurl=http://
rushinspeaks.blogspot.com/2009/12/copenhagen-did-it-change-anything.html&usg=__xs64upbde0ZEh5-
BWLn3rV_w0H4=&h=350&w=300&sz=31&hl=en&start=0&zoom=1&tbnid=dlnC1OJHJGNzqM:&tbnh=134&tbnw=115&prev=/images%3Fq
%3Dkyoto%2Bprotocol%2Blogo%26hl%3Den%26biw%3D1437%26bih%3D593%26gbv%3D2%26tbs
%3Disch:1&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=824&vpy=87&dur=140&hovh=243&hovw=208&tx=123&ty=145&ei=Pp8fTe_pBsGinwf99MnyDQ&oei=Pp8fTe_p
BsGinwf99MnyDQ&esq=1&page=1&ndsp=22&ved=1t:429,r:4,s:0
 Supranationalism- above and beyond the jurisdiction of one nation’s government, like an
organization in many countries (UN countries). Supranationalist organizations help to
regulate such things as international relations and to create common ground between
nations. http://www.google.ca/imgres?
imgurl=http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d8/United_Nations_member_countries_world_map.PNG/1000px-
United_Nations_member_countries_world_map.PNG&imgrefurl=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commons:User:Chanheigeorge&usg=__LE5df8SZ
wLdpJ1wqQpcoS4ZjQ3M=&h=439&w=1000&sz=142&hl=en&start=0&zoom=1&tbnid=kS43UYxOb7hEiM:&tbnh=91&tbnw=207&prev=/images
%3Fq%3Dmap%2Bof%2Bun%2Bcountries%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26safe%3Dactive%26biw%3D1076%26bih%3D444%26tbs
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PTYSfDoSksQO-19GRCg&esq=1&page=1&ndsp=13&ved=1t:429,r:1,s:0

2.  Symbolism- A concept being represented by symbols or the subtle qualities of things. Paying
attention to the symbolism of aspects of logos or flags can tell you much about
organizations or countries. http://www.google.ca/imgres?imgurl=http://kaybee.mlblogs.com/easter
%2520cross.jpg&imgrefurl=http://kaybee.mlblogs.com/archives/2009/04/from_death_into_life.html&usg=__zlRm2t0DqkEW9P5NWu0Zx70CLRY
=&h=333&w=366&sz=25&hl=en&start=0&zoom=1&tbnid=mMI07CpRqr4twM:&tbnh=130&tbnw=146&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dcross%26hl%3Den
%26biw%3D1362%26bih%3D583%26gbv%3D2%26tbs
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5MIG2sAOEgZWdCg&esq=1&page=1&ndsp=23&ved=1t:429,r:8,s:0
 Bilingualism- the ability to speak two languages. Many cultures are endorsing bilingualism,
as this provides a tie to the tradition and customs of the culture, but also prepares the
learner for an English oriented world. http://www.google.ca/imgres?
imgurl=http://www.greenberg-art.com/.Illustrations/.Humorous/qq1sgBilingual%2520Kids.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.greenberg-
art.com/.Illustrations/.Humorous/Bilingual.html&usg=__KEqOgGj_oAU68jmAlQRVF5MfO9M=&h=238&w=400&sz=51&hl=en&start=0&zoom=1&
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0&tx=133&ty=38
 Pluralism- tolerance of religious or ethnic groups. In embracing pluralism, governments will
have a much easier time of international relationships. http://www.google.ca/imgres?
imgurl=http://dailyhurricane.com/assets_c/2009/08/racial-tolerance-
thumb-560x411-146.jpg&imgrefurl=http://dailyhurricane.com/2009/08/thoughts-on-race-by-a-generation-
yer.html&usg=__7G197yaFedTCb0_PagMUUpBPXrk=&h=411&w=560&sz=45&hl=en&start=0&zoom=1&tbnid=VQqgwTbDUiaQLM:&tbnh=134&t
bnw=188&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dtolerance%26hl%3Den%26biw%3D1362%26bih%3D583%26gbv%3D2%26tbs
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:0&tx=99&ty=82
 Multiculturalism- the belief that many cultures can live peacefully and with equal status as
citizens in one country. Canada is largely recognized for its belief in multiculturalism, as
demonstrated in their acceptance and encouragement of diversity. http://www.google.ca/imgres?
imgurl=http://kenwilsonelt.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/multicultural-
canada.jpg&imgrefurl=http://kenwilsonelt.wordpress.com/2009/12/12/guest-post-2-growing-up-in-
canada/&usg=__9DxqKuRlAWHg7-1zfGjzKnOrPCA=&h=368&w=450&sz=122&hl=en&start=0&zoom=1&tbnid=P3mK3y2JI4G6rM:&tbnh=126&tbn
w=152&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dmulticultural%26hl%3Den%26biw%3D1362%26bih%3D583%26gbv%3D2%26tbs
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9,r:18,s:0&tx=125&ty=89
 Separatism- a culture, religion, ethnic group, tribe, race, gender or government promoting
separation from a larger group because they want more political independence. The
separatists of Quebec are looking to separate from Canada, as they feel they are of a
different mindset and belief than the rest of the country.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Qu%C3%A9bec,_Canada.svg
 Ultranationalism- a belief that your nation is superior to all others, and therefore must be
advanced (excessive nationalism). An ultranationalist mind set can be detrimental to a
nation, as was seen in the case of Hitler’s treatment of Jews. http://www.google.ca/imgres?
imgurl=http://www.pollsb.com/photos/o/25928-
israeli_press_1932_hitler_makes_good_impression.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.pollsb.com/polls/p11163-
hebrew_press_1932_hitler_makes_good_impression&usg=__0jFnj4Fq4JYI3Za4fHxkeRQrE_c=&h=499&w=390&sz=20&hl=en&start=46&zoom=1
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3. Political and Legal Concepts
 Nation- a group of people that share culture, language, history, and ethnicity (the Jewish
nation are spread all over the world, but share culture, language, history, and ethnicity).
Although the members of the Jewish nation are spread all over the world, they share their
religion, language and history as if they lived in one area. http://www.google.ca/imgres?
imgurl=http://www.wadsworth.com/religion_d/special_features/popups/maps/schmidt_patterns/images/w041.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.wad
sworth.com/religion_d/special_features/popups/maps/schmidt_patterns/content/map_41.html&usg=__L93V5nnUM0ous039HG-
W5PYATjA=&h=546&w=796&sz=48&hl=en&start=0&zoom=1&tbnid=_-KMvKVsEA_HPM:&tbnh=131&tbnw=191&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dworld
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%3Disch:1&um=1&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=329&vpy=83&dur=2278&hovh=186&hovw=271&tx=114&ty=87&ei=_aAfTbHGENKTnQeDsqHPDQ&oei=
_aAfTbHGENKTnQeDsqHPDQ&esq=1&page=1&ndsp=18&ved=1t:429,r:1,s:0
 Nation-state- a group under a government that come together based on nationality gotten
from language, history, culture and ethnicity. The State of Japan got much of its culture from
China and Korea, but they are their own nation state as most of the population is Japanese.
http://www.google.ca/imgres?imgurl=http://www.treehugger.com/flag-of-japan-
image-2.png&imgrefurl=http://www.treehugger.com/files/2010/04/japan-mining-bottom-ocean-floor-rare-
metals.php&usg=__jivB_bbRXKoouJx4QXpmCzx96OQ=&h=312&w=468&sz=4&hl=en&start=0&zoom=1&tbnid=ycG9KUKmL7IY_M:&tbnh=113&tb
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TGEY6lnQeT4b3aDQ&esq=1&page=1&ndsp=23&ved=1t:429,r:22,s:0
 Identity- characteristics which make you who you are; you’re perception of yourself. “I think
history is inextricably linked to identity. If you don’t know your history, if you don’t know
your family, who are you?” –Mary Pipher- http://www.google.ca/imgres?
imgurl=http://www.interactiveinsightsgroup.com/blog1/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/social-brand-
identity.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.interactiveinsightsgroup.com/blog1/how-to-build-and-manage-your-social-media-brand-
identity/&usg=__FLbgWuAXoEQyl22wxszHSlMWYqk=&h=402&w=600&sz=41&hl=en&start=0&zoom=1&tbnid=amxRQON8Y5W6xM:&tbnh=110
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nnAejjfEJ&esq=1&page=1&ndsp=26&ved=1t:429,r:12,s:0
 Patriotic- devotion and love for your country; willingness to sacrifice yourself for your
country. “A man’s country is not a certain area of land, of mountains, rivers, and woods, but
it is a principle; and patriotism is loyalty to that principle.” –George William Curtis-
http://www.google.ca/imgres?imgurl=http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_FIHXk80R160/TLtYe-qjgZI/AAAAAAAABzc/cW-
bAANaLOA/s1600/patriotic_soldier.jpg&imgrefurl=http://hayscountyroundup.blogspot.com/2010/10/case-for-compulsory-
voting.html&usg=__hx7ZK5ld7Xpz---AbTA10XSVQd8=&h=480&w=600&sz=60&hl=en&start=0&zoom=1&tbnid=-
PPwfP1gn1NrvM:&tbnh=131&tbnw=164&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dpatriotic%26hl%3Den%26biw%3D1437%26bih%3D563%26gbv%3D2%26tbs
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ei=QKYfTdKUG8_9nAfPp831DQ&esq=1&page=1&ndsp=14&ved=1t:429,r:7,s:0&biw=1437&bih=563
 Non-nationalist- someone who believes that nationalism is harmful and undesirable; often
think of themselves as global citizens, rather than part of a nation. Albert Einstein believed
that nationalism was “the measles of mankind” because he felt it rationalized militarism and
aggression. http://www.google.ca/imgres?
imgurl=http://www.mlahanas.de/Physics/Bios/images/AlbertEinstein.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.mlahanas.de/Physics/Bios/AlbertEinstein.html
&usg=__DZANRUA8jmY2SxNtJiyGJMiRr-4=&h=625&w=640&sz=27&hl=en&start=0&zoom=1&tbnid=e5bsDYQz3HTO3M:&tbnh=121&tbnw=129&
prev=/images%3Fq%3Dalbert%2Beinstein%26hl%3Den%26biw%3D1437%26bih%3D563%26gbv%3D2%26tbs
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PIbWnAf666jZDQ&esq=1&page=1&ndsp=30&ved=1t:429,r:0,s:0
 National interest- the goals and aspirations a country has for itself. Canada’s national
interests include, for example, protecting our people, territory and sovereignty.

4. http://www.google.ca/imgres?imgurl=http://www.cavunp-winnipeg.com/pictures/CF_text.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.cavunp-
winnipeg.com/photo.html&usg=__GDvfSlRJArMyJWPJ9uNof8wM9o0=&h=375&w=500&sz=263&hl=en&start=0&zoom=1&tbnid=nZ_-
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NTqDQ&oei=KKofTa2kLIuCnQfs-NTqDQ&esq=1&page=1&ndsp=24&ved=1t:429,r:2,s:0
 Foreign policy- ideals of how a country will act in relations with other countries and the rest
of the world. Foreign policy dictates that countries treat each other civilly and with respect
when meeting to discuss any type of matter.
http://www.google.ca/imgres?imgurl=http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Technology/Pix/pictures/2008/03/12/United-
nations460x276.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.guardian.co.uk/global/blog/2009/sep/22/un-general-assembly&usg=__SU3-
WIOuxxn4uBIXRytLCHhsOnM=&h=276&w=460&sz=29&hl=en&start=0&zoom=1&tbnid=or3VxwZiWykrMM:&tbnh=110&tbnw=183&prev=/image
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6sfTZnrDtWknQfqjZjRDQ&esq=1&page=1&ndsp=20&ved=1t:429,r:10,s:0
 Quebecois- someone who lives in or is native to Quebec, especially a French Canadian.
English speaking Canadian’s refer to French speaking natives of Quebec as Quebecois,
whereas in the French language Quebecois means anyone from the province. http://www.google.ca/
imgres?imgurl=http://vancityguy.files.wordpress.com/2008/10/st-jean-baptiste_quebec20066.jpg&imgrefurl=http://vancityguy.wordpress.com/
page/14/&usg=__XogrZ9HlNNa_DRs7Z3eWvuvt2TY=&h=471&w=700&sz=61&hl=en&start=0&zoom=1&tbnid=9-HDgO5bi-
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nnDQ&oei=WKwfTcjHMcugnQepj-nnDQ&esq=1&page=1&ndsp=24&ved=1t:429,r:7,s:0
 Conscription- forcing people into service like a required military service because the
government needs soldiers. Although he hated the idea of war and being away from his
family, the young man joined up in the draft because he didn’t want to face the fine.
http://www.google.ca/imgres?
imgurl=http://library.marshallfoundation.org/posters/library/posters/wwii_us/full/516.jpg&imgrefurl=http://library.marshallfoundation.org/pos
ters/library/posters/poster_full.php%3Fposter%3D516&usg=__7M8SUqS7Btu1PK5vp7ugCz-
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 Self-determination- the idea that a group has a right to have a say in what happens to them
as a group. As a group, Canadians determine who will be the leader of the government
through voting as individuals. http://www.google.ca/imgres?
imgurl=http://www.netrootz.com/images/groups/group_207/5D2_6D3_bigstockphoto_Voting_1385306%255B1%255DMA17744562-0004.gif&i
mgrefurl=http://www.savervote.com/&usg=__MrynbOOQl2VrIzkievdDkZEci80=&h=480&w=480&sz=37&hl=en&start=0&zoom=1&tbnid=5NZEi4
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fTaWFJ4XHnAfS1t2YAg&esq=1&page=1&ndsp=21&ved=1t:429,r:2,s:0
 Successor state- a newly created state being recognized and accepted because of a
relationship the new state has with an old one. The Taliban became the de facto
government of Afghanistan, but the Afghan Northern Alliance is still recognized.
http://www.google.ca/imgres?
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 Sovereignty- having authority over a territory solely and completely. Britain’s sovereignty
over the American colonies caused the colonists to become upset with their ruler and revolt.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:The_British_Empire.png
 Self government- a region being governed by its people. Yukon First Nations peoples use self
government to provide for the needs and interests of its people. http://www.google.ca/imgres?
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 Institutions- social organizations that help meet the goals and values of a society. The
Institution of Canadian Citizenship is a nonprofit organization geared towards engaging
Canadians in citizenship. http://www.google.ca/imgres?
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 Human rights- rights and freedoms that should be given to all humans. The people of Darfur,
Sudan, are not receiving basic human rights because of the Janjaweed. http://www.google.ca/imgres?
imgurl=http://bajanreporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/humanrites_dove.gif&imgrefurl=http://bajanreporter.com/british-foreign-
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 International law and agreements- the laws that govern the conduct of nations when they
relate with one another; the agreements lead up to the creation of the laws. International
law states that members of opposing parties should listen and consider the opinions of
others. http://www.google.ca/imgres?
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 Land claims- a legal declaration of desire of a certain piece of land, and sometimes bodies of
water. “I hereby claim this land and all its riches… in the name of His Majesty King James the
First… and do so name this settlement Jamestown.” http://www.google.ca/imgres?
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 First Nations treaties and the Indian Act- A Canadian law that decides who is an “Indian” and
in doing so, decides who is entitled to legal rights and disabilities given to First Nations.
Under the Indian Act, you are entitled to hunting and fishing rights outside of the regular
seasons. http://www.google.ca/imgres?
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• Peacekeeping vs. Peacemaking- Peacekeeping- containing, preventing, and terminating of
disputes between or within states because of an unbiased third-party intervention.
Peacemaking- a way to solve a problem that tries to establish “equal power relationships”
that will help prevent more conflict and establish a system of working things out in the
future. http://www.google.ca/imgres?imgurl=http://www.winnipegjewishreview.com/userFiles/images/img4_512.jpg&imgrefurl=http://
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