Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
Political and social movements driven by ethnic groups seeking autonomy, independence, or greater political representation, often emerging as a consequence of centrifugal forces within a state.
AP course connection
Topic 4.10: 4.10 Consequences of Centrifugal and Centripetal Forces