Rise of the Nation-State Quiz

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Which is not an example of a common bond found in a nation-state?

  • Common history
  • Shared culture
  • Shared language
  • Loyalty to a specific leader (correct)

Wilhelm I was declared Kaiser of Germany in ___.

1871

In a nation-state, what role does shared religion play?

Most people share the same religion.

Nationalism encouraged people with a shared ___.

<p>separate themselves from those who were unlike them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to nationalists, a nation-state's government should be ___.

<p>chosen by that nation-state.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How would Germany most likely have been different between 1848 and 1871 if Prussia had not belonged to the German Confederation?

<p>Germany would not have achieved unification as quickly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the map of Austria-Hungary in 1867 indicate about the effect of nationalism?

<p>Austria-Hungary would no longer exist if every ethnic group got its own independent territory.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most likely reason Bismarck was named chancellor when King Wilhelm I became Kaiser of Germany?

<p>Wilhelm wanted to reward Bismarck, who was largely responsible for German unification.</p> Signup and view all the answers

The group Young Italy advocated for ___.

<p>democratic rule.</p> Signup and view all the answers

A challenge that Italy faced after unification was ___.

<p>political unrest and instability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Nation-State Fundamentals

  • A common bond in a nation-state excludes loyalty to a specific leader.
  • Shared religion fosters unity, with most individuals in a nation-state practicing the same faith.

Historical Context

  • Wilhelm I was declared Kaiser of Germany in 1871, marking a significant moment in German history.
  • Between 1848 and 1871, if Prussia had not been part of the German Confederation, Germany's unification process would have been slower.

Nationalism Dynamics

  • Nationalism promotes the idea of people with shared traits separating from those who differ from them.
  • According to nationalists, a nation-state's government should be representative of its own citizens.

Austria-Hungary and Nationalism

  • The nationalism in Austria-Hungary indicated that the empire could fragment, as every ethnic group desired its own independent territory.

Key Figures

  • Bismarck was named chancellor by Wilhelm I, largely to acknowledge his crucial role in the unification of Germany.

Italian Unification

  • Young Italy was a movement advocating for democratic governance.
  • Following unification, Italy encountered significant political unrest and instability.

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