Affects Of Nationalism In Modern America

The Effects of Nationalism in Modern America The United States of America was founded on patriotism and rebellion. The colonies banded together against the enemy, which at the time was the British. Common Sense was published in 1776, and fueled the flag waving flames. These concept of national pride and us-against-them continued into the temperament of the new world. Nationalism bloomed during the later influx of immigrants and tensions between foreigners and 'Americanism' began to rise. During World War I, Americans became pitted against Germans and other Germanic immigrants, through propaganda. Jingoism skyrocket with hate crimes against Americans with German heritage and people began to restrict what it meant to be American. This continued to fuel the temperament of the post-war country. When jobs became limited after World War I, patriotism and national elitism dominated. Immigrants became the victims of hate crimes, took the blame for national problems and were refused certain positions, in favor of American born citizens. …show more content…
When Pearl Harbor was bombed in 1941 by Japan, a clear enemy against the United States was established and America joined the war. However the fighting wasn't limited to the front in Europe, hundreds of American-Japanese individuals were persecuted and rounded into interment camps, to seperate them from the general 'American' population. This harmful behavior was caused by an intese desire to protect Americans from individuals who may have allegiances to their ancestral land. However it further divided Americans and proved there is a 'right way' to be American, which by the founding of the country is