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

  1. 1What defines a state versus a nation, and why does the distinction matter?
  2. 2How has the concept of sovereignty changed with the rise of international organizations?
  3. 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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