Nationalism and Imperialism are two terms that should be understood in different senses. Nationalism is based on aggressiveness in its concept. On the other hand imperialism is constructive in its concept.
Imperialism is a kind of rule that aims at bringing equality of values, beliefs, and expertise among empires and kingdoms through domination and is autocratic in nature and also sometimes monolithic in its concept. Imperialism is a kind of western undertaking that employs expansionistic views and ideas in its ideals. Nationalism on the other hand paves the way for enmity among nations. A nationalist feels that his own country is better than any other country.
According to the great thinker George Orwell, nationalism is deeply rooted in emotions and rivalry. It makes one contemptuous of the virtues possessed by other nations. Nationalism makes one intolerant towards the progress made by other nations.
Nationalism makes one think that the people belonging to one’s own country should be considered one’s equal. Such thoughts are not present the ideals of imperialism. A nationalist does not mind about the deficiencies of his country but on the contrary takes into account only its virtues.
A nationalist strives for the domination of a nation and expresses his love for the country in an aggressive way. An imperialist though creates unequal economic relationship between states yet he maintains the unequal relationships based on domination. This is a subtle difference between the two terms.
Nationalism gives importance to unity of by way of cultural background and linguistic environment. The factors of cultural background and linguistic environment are not taken into account by the imperialist to a great extent.
The Quartering Act required colonists to house British soldiers, and the Writs of Assistance allowed British officials to search homes, ships, and stores for smuggled goods without notice.
There was new music, such as jazz and the blues. New churches and religious customs came north. There was different food and spoken dialect. Celebrations from their cultures came along with new neighborhoods. Finally, newspapers and journals had more of an impact.
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Louisiana was the first state to be carved out of the Louisiana Territory and many Americans were uncomfortable with the idea. Louisiana Creoles were French-speaking Catholics with little experience with democracy. Americans feared that they wouldn't be loyal to their new country and could not assimilate properly. The participation of so many New Orleans residents in the Battle of New Orleans proved that Louisiana were Americans through and through.
