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This is referred to as Nationalism. It is the notion or belief that one's country possesses qualities or traits not found in that of other nations. It often promotes a sense of exceptionalism and superiority; therefore, it has often led to <em>Chauvinism </em>which is a rather hostile form of Nationalism and is often utilised as a political tool to achieve an ends.
During the age of imperialism, European countries competed
to gain new territories to acquire markets and resources to gain wealth and
influence. The more territories one
country control the more powerful their influence grew in world politics and
created conflict as some countries saw others as a threat. When the war ended, many countries were
devastated as lives were lost and the economy suffered. This was especially true to those on the
losing. After many demands were placed
on them, they grew angry and as a result this laid the seeds for the Second
World War.
