Political Geography and Geopolitics · Political Systems
The Evolution of the State
Tracing the history of the nation state and the challenges to state sovereignty in a globalized world.
Key Questions
- 1What defines a state versus a nation, and why does the distinction matter?
- 2How has the concept of sovereignty changed with the rise of international organizations?
- 3Why are some stateless nations seeking formal recognition today?
Common Core State Standards
C3: D2.Geo.5.9-12C3: D2.Civ.6.9-12
Grade: 10th Grade
Subject: Geography
Unit: Political Geography and Geopolitics
Period: Political Systems
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