Political Organizations of Space

A group of people who share cultural traditions of a particular homeland. These groups are immune to globalization because they have no use to spread worldwide, they simply will fight to control the area that is important to them.

A group of people surrounded by people of a different character then them (ethnicity, religion, language etc) or a country surrounded by the territory of another country

a portion of a state or territory geographically separated from the main part by surrounding alien territory

the movement of African Americans out of the South into northern cities starting during WWI for industrial job opportunities and to escape Jim Crow discrimination

this was the racially motivated movement of Caucasians from mixed racial urban areas to the mostly white homogenous suburbs during the mid-20th century.

the segregation of blacks in South Africa from 1948 to 1994. It was created to keep the white minority in power and allow them to have almost total control over the black majority, although illegal, its affects are still felt on the cultural landscape, with poor minorities still living in the same economically depressed neighborhoods.

a group of people who share a cultural identity

A politically uniform region with defined territory, government, permanent population, and internal sovereignty.

A region controlled by a city and that has sovereignty.

The attempt by a country to establish settlements and impose political and economic control and principles over areas that may or may not already be inhabited. It was a big thing in the 17th through 20th century for countries in Europe to take areas around the world and make them into colonies.

Extending a country's power and influence, economically, politically, and or socially over another group of people with or without permanently settling the area.

Having freedom to rule yourself

Opposing ideas about whether controlling the inner portion of a country or the coastal portion is better for seizing control of an entire area.

The movement of American/European colonies gaining independence. Some were peaceful struggles while others became violent.

a political unit with defined territory that corresponds with the boundaries of an ethnic group, meaning the vast majority of the people share common cultural traits and a sense of identity (90 % +).