1. What is a nation-state, and how do some governments attempt to form nation- States? A: A nation-state is an area that is organized politically where state and nation occupy and hold the same area or place. Some governments attempt to form nation-states by giving one ethnic group many privileges over other ethnic groups. Another way some governments attempt to form nation-States is by outlining a common culture and history. 2. What does it mean for a person to have nationalism, and how do you think governments may use nationalism to their advantage? A: For a person to have nationalism, he must be loyal and believe in the nation. Governments can use nationalism to their advantage by raising taxes and passing laws they want because people believe in the government so they will let this happen. 3. Which two nationalist groups claim a right to sovereignty over Transylvania? A: The Hungarians and …show more content…
According to the book, what are the three major complications that exist within the modern state system? A: According to the book, three major complications that exist within the modern state system are states containing more than one nation, nations residing in more than one state, and even nations without a state at all. 7. What are three specific contemporary examples of complications, or conflicts, that are the result of the modern state system? A: First, in Yugoslavia, the people never developed a strong sense of Yugoslav nationhood. The people of Yugoslavia had many identities such as Slovenes, Croats, Serbs, and others. Yugoslavia was made of more than one nation and it collapsed. One example of complications, or conflicts, that are the result of the modern state system was the conflict between Romania and Hungary and their overlapping nations. Transylvania is a highly disputed territory that both sides seek control over. Another example would be the Palestinians. They are a stateless nation and this is a result of the modern state