Historians describe fascism as an extreme form of nationalism. nationalism is defined as a belief in the importance of one’s own nation and the desire to promote the overall good of that nation. is it possible for people to be nationalists without becoming fascists?

It is not obligatory that a person or a country that is nationalist becomes fascist over time, so the answer is yes, it is possible.

Nationalism is a healthy love for one's own nation, for its culture, beliefs, language, traditions, and is proud of them, but not on the expense of the other nations and to consider them as people of lower order, or primitive, not worthy to live. The fascism on the other hand, is an extreme form of the nationalism when we have the glorification of the nation and its values, but in a oppressive and aggressive manner towards the other nations. There are multiple examples for nations where the general population is nationalistic, but has nothing to do with fascism, and in fact is appreciative of the other nations and have good relations with the other nations, some of them are Finland, Estonia, Poland, Hungary, Denmark.

they could have a boston tea party.

i think its provide for the common defense