The Faces of NationalismIndexPage 2 IntroductionPage 3 World War IPage 4 Indian Nationalist MovementPage 6Page 7Page 8Page 9 African Nationalist MovementConclusionAppendix: ChronologyWorks CitedIntroductionThe use of nationalism (defined as patriotic feelings, principles or efforts) as meeting point is a double-edged sword. Developing pride and love for one's nation can lead to a unified effort in its development. When taken to excess, however, it often becomes a basis for the subjugation of others, as well as a rallying cry and justification for war. It is therefore a manipulative tool, readily used for better or worse depending on the motivations of those who use it. This article will carefully examine its development and effects in some of the events leading to and resulting from the First World War. The Eastern Hemisphere was a mix of dominant nations, subjugated nations, and occupied territories. Most of the dominant nations were the larger European countries (Germany, Great Britain, France, Italy, Russia, Turkey), while the subject nations mostly included smaller European, African, and Asian countries and colonies. Curiously, the ruling classes of European nations were often related to each other, a factor that one might imagine would have reduced nationalistic conflicts. Cousins, daughters, and uncles belonged to most, if not all, ruling aristocracy, but siblings have not always been known to share well, and the sister nations of Europe were no exception. The nominal alliances, the common interests between what would become the Allies and the Central Powers, were consolidated with the events following the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand of Austria by a group of Serbian nationalists in 19..... . middle of paper .... ..m/47/causes_indian_nationalist_movement.htm>.Ellis, Elisabeth Gaynor. and Anthony Esler. History of the World by Prentice Hall. Boston, MA: Pearson/Prentice Hall, 2007. Print."Role of Mahatma Gandhi in the Freedom Struggle." - The role of Mahatma Gandhi in the freedom struggle, Mahatma Gandhi and the freedom struggle. Iloveindia.com, ndWeb. December 17, 2013. .Wilde, Robert. "World War I: The Major Alliances". About.com European History. About.com and Web. December 16, 2013. .Wilkinson, Michelle. "The Role of Nationalism in World War I". Humanities 360. Helium Inc., June 6, 2011. Web. December 17, 2013. “World War I (1914-1919).” SparkNote. SparkNotes and Web. December 15. 2013.