Nationalism as a cause of World War I. Nationalism is an extreme form of patriotism and loyalty to oneâs country. Nationalists place the interests of their own country above the interests of other countries. Nationalism was prevalent in early 20th century Europe and was a significant cause of World War I. Most pre-war Europeans believed in the cultural, economic and military supremacy of their nation.
As I mentioned in closing yesterday, the Constitution has been successfully amended 27 times. (Major trivia genius points to anyone who can describe the 27 th Amendment. Answer revealed below.) Overall, the amendments have been for the better, some of them very much better.
Once an amendment to the Constitution has been proposed, it must be ratified to become valid to all Intents and Purposes, as Part of [the] Constitution.. Article V specifies two methods by which proposed amendments can by ratified.First, an amendment can be ratified if three-fourths of the legislatures of the several states vote in support of it. Alternatively, the Congress can direct the states to establish special ratifying conventions to consider proposed amendments.rticle V specifies two methods by which proposed amendments can by ratified. First, an amendment can be ratified if three-fourths of the legislatures of the several states vote in support of it. Alternatively, the Congress can direct the states to establish special ratifying conventions to consider proposed amendments.