The Rise of Nationalism in Europe
Explain what is meant by the 1848 revolution of the liberals. What were the political, social and economic ideas supported by the liberals?
Parallel to the revolts of the poor, unemployed and starving peasants and workers in many European countries in the year 1848, a revolution led by the educated middle class was undertaken. The revolution of 1848 had brought about the abdiction of the monarch and e republic based on universal male suffrage had been proclaimed.
(i)They wanted to create a nation-state on parlimentary principles- a constitution, freedom of the press and freedom of association.
(ii) The extention of universal adult franchise to the women.
(iii) The removal of sefdom and bonded labour.
Sponsor Area
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?
Why did nationalist tension emerge in the Balkans?
When were Napoleonic Code introduced?
Sponsor Area
Sponsor Area