Nationalism Quiz: Nations, States, and Conceptualization

Study Notes

Nationalist Movements

Historical events that provided models for nationalist movements: French Revolution (1789) and American Revolution (1776)
These revolutions inspired similar movements in other countries, spreading the idea of national sovereignty and self-determination

Concept of Nationalism

Main concept of nationalism: a sense of shared identity and purpose among people of a nation, emphasizing common history, language, and culture
Nationalism emphasizes the importance of national interests and sovereignty over international cooperation

French Nation and Governance

After the 1789 revolution, the French nation became closely tied to governance
The French Revolution established the idea that a nation's government should be based on the will of its people

Congress of Vienna (1815)

The Congress of Vienna redrew the map of Europe, establishing a new balance of power and recognizing the concept of national sovereignty
The Congress recognized the importance of national identity and the principle of national self-determination

Impact of Self-Determination

The idea of self-determination led to the breakdown of European empires, as colonized peoples demanded independence and self-rule
Self-determination sparked nationalist movements across Europe, challenging imperial powers

Acknowledgement of Self-Determination

Self-determination was acknowledged as a right in the aftermath of World War I, with the founding of the League of Nations (1920)

Description

Explore the concepts of nationalism, nations, and states in the context of international affairs. Learn about the influence of nationalism in revolutions, wars, the collapse of empires, border changes, and the emergence of new states. Understand the doctrine that asserts the nation as the basic political unit.