This document provides information about nationalism through definitions, examples from China and the Philippines, and pros and cons. It summarizes the Boxer Rebellion in China from 1899-1901 where the Boxers united to remove Western influences. It also summarizes the Katipunan Revolution in the Philippines from 1892-1898 where the Katipunan fought for independence from Spanish colonial rule. The document concludes nationalism can both help and harm a nation by bringing development but also dangerous demonstrations against colonizers.

1. NATIONALISM
Created by: Juan Miguel

2. Nationalism: Dictionary Definition
Dictionary Results – (n.) Origins & Brief History
• A national spirit or an • 1836, “A great vote of a
aspiration. nation (Theologically).”
• Devotion and loyalty to • 1844, “One devotes
one’s own nation. himself/herself to his/her
• The desire for national country.”
advancement or • 1892, “A sense of spreading
independence. nationalism.”
• The struggling of
independence within a
colony.

3. Nationalism vs. Colonialism
Nationalism (The NATION) Colonialism (The COLONY)
• Brings about independence • Natives of the territory are
to a nation dependent to colonizer
• Contested the colonizer’s • No / rare sense of equality
powers and will, in-territory amongst natives and
• Nationalists gain equality colonizers
between colonizers • Natives work and exploit
• Economic and political resources for colonizers
developments start with
natives

4. China: The Hustle for Pride Colonizer: Various Europeans
• 1900s, The Boxers united the Chinese against foreigners.
– These were the English, Japan, France, and even Russia
– Believed that China needs to maintain its imperial power
– Responded immediately from foreign expansion in China
– Losing their power among the Japanese & Westerners
• They wanted China to get rid of Western influences.
– Had issues concerning Christianity spreading in China
– Foreign Superpowers are spreading banned goods; opium
– Believed that unrest and disasters were caused by this
– Believed China will soon gain back territory and
independence

5. “Formidable Boxer Rebellion” ACTS OF NATIONALISM, PART I
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6. The Boxer Uprising (1899-1901) Location: China
• 1, The ‘Hundred Days Reform’ (11 June – 21 Sep 1898)
– Westerners and few Chinese decided reform in Qing Government
– Disappointed Empress Dowager  Decided to reverse-reform
– Opium trade with westerners weaken China’s economy
– Peasants believed that famine was caused by westerners
• 2, The siege in Beijing and Christian massacre (1899-1900)
– Boxers and imperial troops assault foreign settlement
– Westerners and Japan made truce  Eight-Nation Alliance
– Boxers killed many Christians and Chinese converts
– Imperial troops are attacked by Alliance  Imperial withdrew
– Boxers and imperials attacked in Beijing ; Alliance gains power
• 3, Forever sets the reign of the Qing Dynasty (1901)
– Alliance reinforcements came  killed off all boxers
– Beijing is captured  Qing dynasty surrenders

7. Philippines: Facing a Formidable Foe Colonizer: Spain
• 1892, The Katipunan united Filipinos against Spaniards.
– Filipinos are tired by the abuse that the Spaniards had done
– Many Filipinos rebelled and revolted  Spanish succeeded
– Illustrados demanded reform  ‘Noli me Tangere ‘
– Andres Bonifacio creates the Katipunan  fight off Spanish
– Katipunan believed Philippines is ready for self-governance
• They wanted independence, equality, and power.
– Independence – Spain enslaved and gave little to Filipinos
– Equality – Spaniards pay low wages and power to Filipinos
– Power – The will of the Filipinos were under the Spanish

8. “Audacious Philippine Revolution” ACTS OF NATIONALISM, PART II
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9. The Katipunan Revolution (1892-1898) Location: Philippines
• 1, The demand for a nation’s independence (1892-1896)
– Jose Rizal forms La Liga Filipina and writes Noli me Tangere
– Most controversial book  banned in the Philippines
– Bonifacio is influenced by book  creates the K.K.K.
– Many Filipinos join K.K.K.  Were trained and armed
• 2, The Great Exposure to Almighty Spain (1896-1897)
– Teodoro Patino confesses to local friar  Spain knows K.K.K.
– Spaniards capture and execute Katipuneros  K.K.K. Hides
– Bonifacio rebuilds his army  All prepped to fight Spaniards
– Emilio Aguinaldo joins the cause  earned victories & land
• 3, Betrayal at Tejeros and fall of K.K.K. (1898-1900)
– Bonifacio lost his command in election  executed soon
– Aguinaldo soon lost territories  Spain is back to power

10. Nationalism: Good or Bad?
PROS – Support One’s Country CONS -- Destroy One’s Country
• Focuses on the • Demonstrations and ousting
development of the natives. the colonizers are
• A sense of self-governance dangerous.
within the natives. • Colonizers will do anything
• Can rid off the control of to eradicate it.
colonizers. • Requires more people, time,
• Territory is gained from the and effort.
colonizers.

11. “The Nationalists’ Theme” More Anti-Colonialist Guys
• Nationalism is an ideology; empowering a country.
– It is the idea that supports the devotion to one’s own nation
– It is to favour the demands of the nation
– It is giving a 100% effort to support the nation
• Many people believed and entrusted Nationalism.
– To gain freedom and independence to a nation
– Devoting time to help the nation’s politics and economics
– To motivate people doing their work and cause
• Nationalism brings up and destroys nations.
– To revolt and oppress those against the nation
– Rebellions and demonstrations put many people to risks
– Without strategic, manpower, and technology superiority, no
one is bound to win or lose for their beloved country

12. Nationalism: Web Sources
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13. Nationalism: Picture Sources
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celQ/s320/Writing2.gif>.
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