Trumpism

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/trumpism

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the primary ideological components?Right-wing populism, national conservatism, neo-nationalism, and right-wing antiglobalism
2. What is the core policy stance?Prioritization of national interests, often termed 'America First'
3. Why do some people support Trumpism?People support Trumpism because they feel worried about jobs, culture, and that big leaders are not listening to them. Trump’s words and style made them feel heard.
4. How does Trumpism change the way politicians talk about the country?Trumpism makes politicians talk more about protecting the nation and less about working with other countries. It also changes the rules inside the Republican Party and makes leaders speak in a stronger, more direct way.

Right-wing populism: A political ideology that champions the common person against perceived corrupt elites and often emphasizes national identity and traditional values.
National conservatism: A political ideology that prioritizes national interests, sovereignty, and traditional cultural values over international cooperation or progressive social change.
Neo-nationalism: A contemporary form of nationalism that often involves a strong emphasis on national sovereignty, protectionism, and a critical stance towards global institutions and immigration.
Cult of personality: A situation where a leader is glorified and admired to an excessive degree, often through propaganda and public adoration.