Nationalism and Nation-States Effects

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What marked the first phase of the emergence of nations in Western Europe?

The establishment of the Habsburg Monarchy
The state precedes the nation with responsible citizenship (correct)
The rise of cultural nations like Italy and Germany
A shift towards feudalism in local governance

Which statement accurately describes the political consequences of nationalism?

Increase in nation-states and rise of self-governance (correct)
Strengthening of multinational empires
Reduction of cultural assimilation among minorities
Enhancement of feudal systems

What was a primary effect of the emergence of the working class during the industrial revolution?

Diminished power of the bourgeoisie
A harmonious relationship between rulers and the ruled
Complete abolition of the industrialization process
A rise in social tensions and ideologies like socialism (correct)

Which scenario depicts the second phase of the emergence of nations in Central/Southern Europe?

<p>Cultural nations like Italy and Germany emerged where the nation preceded the state (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What major conflict arose due to tensions among nation-states resulting from nationalism?

<p>The First World War (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Emergence of Nations

A period of time in Europe where kingdoms and states with differing identities transitioned into singular, unified nations.

Phase 1: Western Europe

Western European nations like England, France, and the Netherlands transitioned from a system of feudal lords and monarchs to a state-led governance where citizens have a say in their political affairs.

Phase 2: Central/Southern Europe

Countries like Italy and Germany were formed by unifying groups of people who shared a common culture and language, but lacked a strong central government initially.

Phase 3: Eastern Europe

Eastern European nations emerged from larger multinational empires, where different cultures and identities were often suppressed.

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Nationalism

The powerful sense of shared identity, culture, and history that unites people within a nation.

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Study Notes

Assignment 1 Learning Goals

Three phases of nation emergence
- Western Europe (England, Netherlands, France, Sweden): moved from old regimes to self-governing societies of responsible citizens; the state came before the nation. Belgium and Ireland were exceptions due to their secessionist status.
- France went from divided regions to centralized state power where kings controlled local lords.
- Central/Southern Europe: Smaller, culturally distinct states formed nations before becoming states.
- Eastern Europe: Smaller nations separated from large multinational empires like the Ottoman and Habsburg Empires.
Political consequences of nationalism
- End of feudalism
- Dismantling of multinational empires
- Rise of nation-states
- Fall of monarchies (e.g., Habsburgs)
- Tensions among nation-states, leading to WWI
- Minority assimilation

Assignment 2

Problem statement: How did the working class emergence impact rulers/ruled relationships?
Brainstorm:
- Industrial Revolution
- New ideologies (socialism, liberalism, conservatism)
- "Social question"
- Industrialization changes
- Rise of the bourgeoisie and proletariat classes