n what ways did war shape the nation-state, as it developed in the nineteenth century? You should draw on at least 3 of the case studies examined in the unit.
War shaped Japan in the Sino-Japanese war by creating racism against Chine, therefore consolidating their identity. It contributed to their national identity through patriotism, and the idea of the Japanese Warrior, which spread to education. It also created a international identity, indicating that Japan was a powerful and united force. In Germany, war, as well as the threat of war, help precipitate the Unification of Germany, which administratively created their nation-state. The Austro-Prussian War in particular assisted in deciding who would dominate the Germany Empire, as well as whether the German Empire would include Austria. In France, Napoleon used war to consolidate the nation, and end unemployment, which was a positive step socially and economically. War, given the amount of French people participating in the army, became a dominant part of French life. The victories Napoleon experienced helped establish what was part of France and what wasn't (in the sense of acquiring land and population).
The Civil War (1861-65) shaped the nation in America in terms of both geographically uniting the north and south and creating one set of ideals under this unified nation. This is seen in the shared past of acknowledging the bravery of both sides while ignoring the initial cause for war, which was partially to abolish slavery.
War in Japan was a key moment in terms of their foreign policy. The Sino-Japanese War was significant for Japan as it symbolised their breaking ties from Asia, China especially, and their development as a western, ‘civilised’ society. The Russo-Japanese war also aided to establish Japan’s identity as a superpower after emerging from a victory against the enormous nation.
In France Napoleon militarised society, where soldiers were considered to be superior to civilians and symbolising the disciplined, organised and self-sacrificing. In addition to this, laws were imposed that signified harsher penalties including the death penalty against military obedience, which were enforced by a much stricter military police force.
War shaped Japan in the Sino-Japanese war by creating racism against Chine, therefore consolidating their identity. It contributed to their national identity through patriotism, and the idea of the Japanese Warrior, which spread to education. It also created a international identity, indicating that Japan was a powerful and united force.
ReplyDeleteIn Germany, war, as well as the threat of war, help precipitate the Unification of Germany, which administratively created their nation-state. The Austro-Prussian War in particular assisted in deciding who would dominate the Germany Empire, as well as whether the German Empire would include Austria.
In France, Napoleon used war to consolidate the nation, and end unemployment, which was a positive step socially and economically. War, given the amount of French people participating in the army, became a dominant part of French life. The victories Napoleon experienced helped establish what was part of France and what wasn't (in the sense of acquiring land and population).
Jess Bishop
The Civil War (1861-65) shaped the nation in America in terms of both geographically uniting the north and south and creating one set of ideals under this unified nation. This is seen in the shared past of acknowledging the bravery of both sides while ignoring the initial cause for war, which was partially to abolish slavery.
ReplyDeleteWar in Japan was a key moment in terms of their foreign policy. The Sino-Japanese War was significant for Japan as it symbolised their breaking ties from Asia, China especially, and their development as a western, ‘civilised’ society. The Russo-Japanese war also aided to establish Japan’s identity as a superpower after emerging from a victory against the enormous nation.
In France Napoleon militarised society, where soldiers were considered to be superior to civilians and symbolising the disciplined, organised and self-sacrificing. In addition to this, laws were imposed that signified harsher penalties including the death penalty against military obedience, which were enforced by a much stricter military police force.
Shani Wu