National Identity has become one of the main ways we define ourselves in this century. It can be composed of many factors such as religion, language, culture, ethnicity, a shared history, or a shared set of values. These things can encourage a sense of belonging as they are shared throughout a nation. There are different theories as to how these distinctions came about and gained importance. Primordialism says that national identity is fully attributed to ties of blood. Modernists disagree and argue that the concept is new and socially constructed. National Identity gained prominence for four main reasons. Industrialization resulted in urbanization meaning many people were moving to cities, resulting in a stronger need for a common language. Technology such as trains and newspapers made mass communication faster and made people feel more interconnected. The rise in war made nations promote nationalism so people would feel the need to fight. Lastly, the decline of the church meant...
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