THEMATIC ESSAY QUESTION Theme: Nationalism

In developing your answer to Part II, be sure to keep these general definitions in mind:
(a) describe means “to illustrate something in words or tell about it”
(b) discuss means “to make observations about something using facts, reasoning, and
argument; to present in some detail”
Part II

THEMATIC ESSAY QUESTION
Directions: Write a well-organized essay that includes an introduction, several paragraphs addressing the task
below, and a conclusion.
Theme: Nationalism
Throughout history, nationalist movements have begun in different countries and
regions with the hope of achieving either unification or independence. The results
of these movements have been mixed.
Task:
Select one country or region and
• Describe the historical circumstances that led the people of this country or
region to begin a nationalist movement
• Describe a goal of the nationalist movement
• Discuss a method used to achieve this goal
• Discuss the results of this nationalist movement on this country or region
You may use any country or region from your study of global history. Some suggestions you
might wish to consider include Germany, Kenya, India, China, Latin America, the Balkans,
and the Middle East.
You are not limited to these suggestions.
Do not use a nationalist movement in the British North American colonies or
the United States in your response.
Guidelines:
In your essay, be sure to
• Develop all aspects of the task
• Support the theme with relevant facts, examples, and detail
• Use a logical and clear plan of organization, including an introduction and a conclusion that
are beyond a restatement of the theme