Political Science 2230E- Final Exam Guide - Comprehensive Notes for the exam ( 159 pages long!)

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P o l i t i c a l s c i e n c e 2 2 3 0 e. A lot of history can be summed up as us struggling to find an identity. Involves the legal inclusion of individuals within a state that has a border, a state within that border and recognized internationally. The canadian community is defined by a border that indicated where our sovereignty starts and ends in relation to other states: has a territory within that border and is internationally recognized. When becoming a citizen, they have to relinquish an former alliances and loyalties. Is a shared consciousness or agreement of some good that we all strive for. Transcends physical things because it is an idea. At the core of any nationalism value is what we hold to be good. Governments also shape the national identity not just a reflection of it. Nation building: building the infrastructure, buildings, roads, signs etc.