Written Portion

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Q - Choose any of the following case studies from the ​Interwar Period​ to answer 
the following question: ​When does the pursuit of national interest become 
ultranationalism? ​(5 marks) 
 

i. Japan 
ii. Soviet Union (USSR) 
iii. Germany 
 
 

5 - Excellent. ​The student...

❏ defines ​nationalism​, ​ultranationalism, ​and ​national interest
❏ identifies the chosen country’s ambitions and foreign policy during the Interwar Period
❏ makes reference to at least one of the four factors that contribute to ultranationalism
❏ answers the question in an insightful way and highlights key turning points from
nationalism and the pursuit of national interest to ultranationalism

4 - Proficient. ​The student…

❏ defines ​nationalism​ and ​ultranationalism
❏ identifies the chosen country’s ambitions or foreign policy during the Interwar Period
❏ shows a good understanding of some of the factors that can lead to ultranationalism
❏ answers the question in a clear way and identifies the differences between nationalism
and ultranationalism

3 - Satisfactory. ​The student…

❏ defines ​ultranationalism
❏ identifies the chosen country’s ambitions during the Interwar Period
❏ makes a connection between the country’s pursuit of national interest and
ultranationalism
❏ answers the question in a general but appropriate way

2 - Limited. ​The student…

❏ provides a vague definition of ultranationalism
❏ identifies the chosen country’s goals during the interwar period
❏ provides a vague answer to the question

1 - Poor. ​The student…

❏ shows little understanding of the connection between nationalism, the pursuit of
national interest, and ultranationalism
 

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