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Where were groups advocating for national unity smaller in number until the late nineteenth century?
Where were groups advocating for national unity smaller in number until the late nineteenth century?
- Western Europe
- Northern Europe
- Southern Europe
- Central and Eastern Europe (correct)
What was the core idea of liberalism for the new middle classes?
What was the core idea of liberalism for the new middle classes?
- Government by consent and autocracy
- End of representative government
- Clerical privileges and aristocratic rights
- Freedom for the individual and equality before the law (correct)
What did nineteenth-century liberals emphasize?
What did nineteenth-century liberals emphasize?
- The abolition of representative government
- The importance of poverty and inequality
- The inviolability of private property (correct)
- The end of all forms of government
What was granted exclusively to property-owning men in revolutionary France?
What was granted exclusively to property-owning men in revolutionary France?
Who were excluded from political rights in revolutionary France?
Who were excluded from political rights in revolutionary France?
What did the Napoleonic Code do to women?
What did the Napoleonic Code do to women?
Who organized opposition movements demanding equal political rights in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries?
Who organized opposition movements demanding equal political rights in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries?
What was the meaning of the Latin root 'liber'?
What was the meaning of the Latin root 'liber'?
What was the fate of the contractor during the Silesian weavers' uprising?
What was the fate of the contractor during the Silesian weavers' uprising?
What was the result of the exchange between the weavers and the army?
What was the result of the exchange between the weavers and the army?
What was the response of the neighbouring village to the contractor's request for shelter?
What was the response of the neighbouring village to the contractor's request for shelter?
What was the main goal of the revolution led by the educated middle classes in 1848?
What was the main goal of the revolution led by the educated middle classes in 1848?
What did the weavers do to the supplies of cloth in the storehouse?
What did the weavers do to the supplies of cloth in the storehouse?
Who led the revolution in 1848 alongside the revolts of the poor and working classes?
Who led the revolution in 1848 alongside the revolts of the poor and working classes?
What was the state of the contractor's house after the weavers' uprising?
What was the state of the contractor's house after the weavers' uprising?
What happened to the weavers who broke into the contractor's house?
What happened to the weavers who broke into the contractor's house?
What does the image in Figure 1 symbolize?
What does the image in Figure 1 symbolize?
What did Frédéric Sorrieu envision for the future of the world?
What did Frédéric Sorrieu envision for the future of the world?
What is the significance of the shattered remains of symbols of absolutist institutions in the foreground of the image?
What is the significance of the shattered remains of symbols of absolutist institutions in the foreground of the image?
What does the term 'absolutist' refer to in the context of the text?
What does the term 'absolutist' refer to in the context of the text?
What is the meaning of the term 'utopian' as used in the text?
What is the meaning of the term 'utopian' as used in the text?
What is the significance of the flags and national costumes in the image?
What is the significance of the flags and national costumes in the image?
What is the main idea of the text?
What is the main idea of the text?
What is the role of the Statue of Liberty in the image?
What is the role of the Statue of Liberty in the image?
What happened to the Scottish Highlanders in 1870 during the war with Prussia?
What happened to the Scottish Highlanders in 1870 during the war with Prussia?
What event led to the Papal States being finally joined to Italy?
What event led to the Papal States being finally joined to Italy?
What was a significant consequence of England's support for the Protestant population in Ireland?
What was a significant consequence of England's support for the Protestant population in Ireland?
What occurred after the failed revolt by Wolfe Tone and his United Irishmen in 1798?
What occurred after the failed revolt by Wolfe Tone and his United Irishmen in 1798?
How did English culture influence the formation of a new 'British nation'?
How did English culture influence the formation of a new 'British nation'?
What did the symbols of the new Britain include?
What did the symbols of the new Britain include?
Which group played a significant role in the Protestant dominance over Catholics in Ireland?
Which group played a significant role in the Protestant dominance over Catholics in Ireland?
What was the relationship of older nations to the new British identity?
What was the relationship of older nations to the new British identity?
Which group was instrumental in suppressing the liberal nationalist movement in Germany in 1848?
Which group was instrumental in suppressing the liberal nationalist movement in Germany in 1848?
Who played a key role in unifying Germany through military victories?
Who played a key role in unifying Germany through military victories?
Which of these was NOT a nation that Prussia fought against during its unification process?
Which of these was NOT a nation that Prussia fought against during its unification process?
What was the significance of the Hall of Mirrors at Versailles in the context of German unification?
What was the significance of the Hall of Mirrors at Versailles in the context of German unification?
What did the unification of Germany under Prussian leadership signify?
What did the unification of Germany under Prussian leadership signify?
Which of the following was NOT a key aspect of the modernization efforts in the newly unified Germany?
Which of the following was NOT a key aspect of the modernization efforts in the newly unified Germany?
What was the primary goal of the liberal nationalist movement in 1848?
What was the primary goal of the liberal nationalist movement in 1848?
What role did the Prussian army play in the unification of Germany?
What role did the Prussian army play in the unification of Germany?
Study Notes
The Rise of Nationalism in Europe
- Frédéric Sorrieu's Vision (1848): French artist created prints depicting a world of democratic and social republics, showcasing diverse peoples uniting under the Statue of Liberty.
- Symbolism: Sorrieu used the Statue of Liberty as a symbol of enlightenment, amidst shattered symbols of absolutist institutions, signifying the struggle against oppressive governments.
- National Identity: Nations were visually represented by distinct flags and costumes, reflecting a growing sense of national consciousness in Europe and America.
Liberal Nationalism
- Definition: Liberal nationalism combined the ideals of nationalism with the principles of liberalism, prioritizing individual freedom and equality before the law.
- Political Emphasis: Advocated for government by consent, abolishing autocracy, and establishing representative government while upholding private property rights.
- Voting Rights: Initially restricted; suffrage was limited to property-owning men, excluding women and non-propertied individuals, reflecting ongoing inequality in political rights.
Revolutions of 1848
- Social Upheaval: Revolts were driven by the poor and unemployed, alongside a middle-class-led revolution seeking national unity and representation in government.
- German National Movement: German nationalists aimed to unify various states into a nation-state. Efforts were repressed by monarchy and military forces, with substantial support from landowners (Junkers).
- Bismarck's Role: Otto von Bismarck, the Prussian chief minister, was crucial in unifying Germany through three strategic wars against Austria, Denmark, and France, ultimately leading to the proclamation of the German Empire in 1871.
Proclamation of the German Empire
- Date and Location: January 18, 1871, at the Palace of Versailles, where Kaiser William I of Prussia was declared Emperor of Germany.
- Political Context: Unification emphasized Prussian state power and modernizing systems such as currency, banking, and the legal framework, consolidating authority.
Irish National Identity
- Irish Struggles: Ireland was divided between Catholics and Protestants, with British dominance heavily suppressing Catholic uprisings and promoting Protestant control.
- Incorporation into the UK: Following the failed revolt of Wolfe Tone’s United Irishmen, Ireland was forcibly integrated into the United Kingdom in 1801, leading to the promotion of a dominant English culture, often at the expense of Irish identity.
- Cultural Imposition: Signs of British nationalism included the Union Jack, national anthems, and the English language, overshadowing local cultures.
General Observations
- Social Movement Dynamics: Women and non-propertied men actively campaigned for equal political rights throughout the 19th century, facing oppression in their demands.
- Legacy of Nationalism: Late 19th-century nationalism shaped the political landscape of Europe, influencing both nationalist movements and struggles for rights among various social classes.
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Explore Frédéric Sorrieu's prints depicting a united world of democratic and social republics, and learn about the symbolism and national identity in 19th century Europe.
