The first reason I recognize the underlying opinion in the source as valid and true, is because when ultranationalism is felt, it can encourage stereotypes and distrust in those of different cultures, races or ethnic backgrounds. When Europeans settled into North America, they deemed its original occupants, strange and abnormal. As a result of this title, the first nation’s homeland was snatched right from their hands, and they were instead forced onto reserves. The first nation people were raped, beaten, raided and slaughtered for their differences. Following the arrival of the Europeans, numerous first nation peoples fell ill to disease such as typhus, cholera, influenza, and the worst of all: smallpox. These diseases were brought to North american and its original inhabitants via the Europeans on ships, and
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Another example would be ISIS, also known as DAESH in Arabic, and the Islamic State, an extreme ultranationalistic Islamic group. ISIS holds very specific and strong religious beliefs; and is thus determined to eradicate any and all who hold different beliefs. There have been countless, barbarous deaths of all different people at the hands of the vile ISIS followers; however, the most notable is the Syrian crisis. Looking to expand its power and exterminate any unwanteds, ISIS invaded the country of Syria, raping and pillaging its streets. Many of the Syrian habitants held undesirable traits in the eyes of ISIS; and were thus either executed, kidnapped or forced to join ISIS. Countless Syrian refugees have been forced to flee their homes in a desperate attempt to find safety; and approximately 470 000 were pronounced dead as of February 2016. Just as the source states, it was as a result of nationalist ideals gone too far, that Syrians were massacred and countless others have as well lost their lives to the hands of
Another example would be ISIS, also known as DAESH in Arabic, and the Islamic State, an extreme ultranationalistic Islamic group. ISIS holds very specific and strong religious beliefs; and is thus determined to eradicate any and all who hold different beliefs. There have been countless, barbarous deaths of all different people at the hands of the vile ISIS followers; however, the most notable is the Syrian crisis. Looking to expand its power and exterminate any unwanteds, ISIS invaded the country of Syria, raping and pillaging its streets. Many of the Syrian habitants held undesirable traits in the eyes of ISIS; and were thus either executed, kidnapped or forced to join ISIS. Countless Syrian refugees have been forced to flee their homes in a desperate attempt to find safety; and approximately 470 000 were pronounced dead as of February 2016. Just as the source states, it was as a result of nationalist ideals gone too far, that Syrians were massacred and countless others have as well lost their lives to the hands of