Many people debate whether or not nations should encourage nationalistic feelings among their citizens. This is a very complicated issue, in that, encouraging citizens to have nationalistic pride may conflict with people who are not from the area but from somewhere else. Encouraging nationalistic feelings among citizens can be a positive thing for the reason that it brings individuals together on a common level to work for the good of their country. Overall, nationalism has a very positive affect on a country and it’s citizens.
***Nationalism strengthens a nation by allowing citizens to attain unity and pride. In situations of war these characteristics have brought people tog