AO1 Some nationalists have a pessimistic view of human nature in that they see humans as not rational and security seeking AO2 For conservative nationalists and expansionist nationalists have a pessimistic view in that they see humans as not rational and security seeking [IJ] We can conclude from this that some nationalists have a pessimistic view of human nature AO1 Some nationalists' pessimistic view of human nature impacts on their view of the nation AO2 Conservative nationalists see human nature as driving the desire to belong to nation based around a common culture that is distinctive and needs to be protected by the state. Expansionist nationalist commitment to the nation is all encompassing; an integral nationalism that places the nation above the individual [IJ] We can conclude that conservative and expansionist nationalists' view of human nature is pessimistic and impacts on their view of the nation AO1 Some nationalists' pessimistic views of human nature impacts on their view of other nations AO2 Conservative nationalists view of human nature leads to a need for the state to reflect the distinct national spirit and culture of each nation (von Herder). Expansionist nationalists view is based on chauvinism; the feeling of superiority to other nations (Maurras) and the desire to dominate them [IJ] We can form a judgement that conservative and expansionist nationalists have a pessimistic view of human nature and this impacts on their view of other nations

AO1 Liberal and anti/post-colonial nationalists have a more positive view of human nature AO2 Liberal and anti/post-colonial nationalism is based on a rationalist and progressive view of human nature [IJ] We can reach a verdict that liberal and anti/post-colonial nationalists do not have a pessimistic view of human nature AO1 Liberal and anti/post-colonial nationalists have a more positive view of human nature and this impacts on how they view the nation AO2 This leads to a more inclusive understanding of nationhood and a belief in the ability to live and work together in harmony. This leads to the view that anyone with shared values can form or join a nation [IJ] We can conclude from this that liberal and anti/post-colonial nationalists have a positive view of human nature and more inclusive sense of nationhood AO1 Liberal and anti/post-colonial nationalists have a more positive view of human nature and this impacts on how they view other nations AO2 Liberal internationalism is also based on the belief in nations working together promotes mutual understanding and cooperation [IJ] We can form a judgement that this positive view of human nature impacts on their nationalist outlook