Fill in the Blanks History lessonOnline version Second world war by blanca gonzález 1 the chauvinism determination dominance possess asserts at borders expense expansionist thought belief self equal What distinguishes nationalism from liberal nationalism is its acceptance of , a in superiority or . Nations are thus not to be to their right to - ; rather some nations are believed to characteristics or qualities that make them superior to others . Expansionist nationalism therefore the state's right to increase its of its neighbours .