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The Rise of Nationalism in Europe
Briefly trace the process of German unification.
Nationalist feelings were widespread among middle-class Germans, who in 1848 tried to unite the different regions of the German confederation into a nation-state governed by an elected parliament. This liberal initiative to nation- building was, however, repressed by the combined forces of the monarchy and the military, supported by the large landowners of Prussia. From then on, Prussia took on the leadership of the movement for national unification.
Its chief minister, Otto von Bismarck, was the architect of this process carried out with the help of the Prussian army and bureaucracy. Three wars over seven years- with Austria, Denmark and France- ended in Prussian victory and completed the proces of German unification.
In January 1871, the Prussian king, William I, was proclaimed German Emperor in ceremony held at Versailles.
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The role of women in nationalist struggles.
What steps did the French revolutionaries take to create a sense of collective identity among the French people?
Who were Marianne and Germania? What was the importance of the way in which they were portrayed?
Briefly trace the process of German unification.
What changes did Napoleon introduce to make the administrative system more efficient in the territories ruled by him?
Explain what is meant by the 1848 revolution of the liberals. What were the political, social and economic ideas supported by the liberals?
Choose three examples to show the contribution of culture to the growth of nationalism in Europe.
Through a focus on any two countries, explain how nations developed over the nineteenth century.
How was the history of nationalism in Britain unlike the rest of Europe?
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