How does Gerstle understand and deploy his understanding of nationalism?

1. Explain the thesis of the author’s work.2. What are the most salient examples (evidence) that the author uses to prove his thesis?3. What are the most important ideas (race, gender, national identity, etc.) that change or remain the same over the course of the book?4. How does Gerstle understand and deploy his understanding of nationalism?5. What are the most important events or turning points, for the author, that mark or define periods in American history.6. Are you, as a reader and student, convinced of the author’s argument? Why or why not?