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How Does Nationalism Lead To Ultranationalism?

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I believe in Source A the common or similar view on Nationalism is how Nationalism can lead to Ultranationalism. In Both sources, Patriotism is viewed in a positive manner while nationalism is portrayed in a negative manner. Sydney J. Harris viewed patriotism as “proud of your country for what it does” and viewed nationalism as “proud of your country no matter what it does”. Charles de Gaulle viewed nationalism as “When hate for people other than your own comes first”. These nationalism views are ideal to Adolph Hilters. For example; Hitler had a mindset and believed Germany deserved what they were fighting for despite the fact that millions of lives were lost. He didn't have a limit as to what was wrong or right but did it all believing …show more content…

Firstly the man on the left looks very healthy. His posture makes him appear strong,powerful and proud. The man on the left also appears to be blonde which represents how the germans believed the Aryan race was superior.The man appears to be in the german military and by his facial expression looks like he is very happy. He is also holding the Nazi flag which represents how he is proud to serve in war. At the bottom it says “ German students fight for the fuhrer and people”. Fuhrer means a ruthless leader. I believe this means he is honored to serve in war and to fight and protect his people. The poster on the left is aimed at German men to fight in war and honor your country. On the right there appears to be a man who looks very scary and has the star of David on him which means he is a jew. In front of the man are the British,soviet union and American Flag.I believe the man represents Hitler and Nazi beliefs and ideals. . It appears as if the man is hiding behind the flags. Since these two posters are side by side and the German man looks powerful, I believe this represents how the jews are cowards who rely on other countries for protection. At the bottom of the right side it says,” Behind Enemy powers;The jew”. This indicates how the jews are to blame for germany having enemies. This also represents how the germans believed they lost the first world war to the allies because of the jews or that they believe the jews control the allies. This could also represent how they believed the jews provoke war. I believe this source was aimed at germans to convince them that the jews are harm to their nation and are the cause of their past sufferings. Through these propaganda posters, Hitler convinced the german people and promoted anti jewish hate. He gained the people's support through this and his violent movement

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