Why were nationalism and liberalism seen as such a threat to the old order? How were they revolutionary for their time? What examples can you think of from our current times that help construct or reinforce our sense of national consciousness? Socialism argues people should put their economic interests first. Nationalism argues people should put their national interests first. Why do you think nationalism has proven to be, by far, the stronger motivator of human behavior? Why has socialism historically been viewed so negatively in the United States? On a personal level, which of the four ideas of order, freedom, unity or equality is most important to you and why?