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Definition of Nationalism: A good example of Nationalism was Nazi Germany. Prior to World War Two especially. Nationalism can often have a bad effect on the public of a nation as it can lead them to believe that what their country is fine so long as it maintains its independence-for example Anti Sematism in nazi Germany.
 * 1) Devotion to the interests or culture of one's nation.
 * 2) The belief that nations will benefit from acting independently rather than collectively, emphasizing national rather than international goals.
 * 3) Aspirations for national independence in a country under foreign domination.

The Cold War and Nationalism

A good example of Nationalism's influence in the Cold War was that fo the Hungarian Uprising. Although the revolutionary party was in fact communist many characteristics of the party were Nationalistic. Nationalism influenced the people of Hungary to rebel against the Soviets for the betterment of their nation. And in fact the new govt. became the Hungarian National Party.