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Write an answer to the following question. Your essay should be approximately three pages in length, not including any prints, pictures, or images.

Focus: The Birth of Modern Nationalism (Essay Three)

Listen to a selection of national anthems from the following website (they are in .mp3 or .ram format, and are playable with Windows Media Player): http://www.thenationalanthems.net. This site also has original language lyrics. Some English language transcripts can be found at: http://www.laurasmidiheaven.com/International/anthems-i.shtml or http://www.geocities.com/olusegunyayi. You are not allowed to use the US national anthem or the anthem of any country you have lived in for more than five years. Pick the anthem that you find the most compelling, both in the words and the music. What is it about this anthem that gives an insight into modern nationalism? (If you can, you might want to bring a recording or .mp3 of the anthem to class, so you can play it to your group). Hint: you might need to do a little extra searching on the web for information about the countries whose anthems you select.