National unity refers to citizens' sense of belonging and solidarity towards their nation, leading them to work together for common goals despite their differences.
Imagine your school's sports team. Even though each player may have different skills or positions, they all wear the same uniform and work together towards winning games - that's similar to national unity!
Nationalism: The strong belief that interests of a particular nation-state are primary importance.
Patriotism: Love for one's country and willingness to sacrifice for it.
Cultural Identity: The feeling of belonging to certain cultural groups within society.
Why would devolutionary forces likely lead to decreased national unity?
What key historical event led to an increase in centripetal forces, strengthening national unity in France during the late 18th Century?
How do internal boundaries contribute to maintaining national unity in diverse countries?
In which city would centripetal forces be evident through the use of a common language as an element of national unity?
Which force promotes cultural homogeneity and national unity?
How might a government effectively address ethnic conflict to promote national unity?
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