The Impact of the French Revolution

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What is the main argument of the first source regarding the end result of the French Revolution?

The end result of the French Revolution was bad.

According to the source, what led to the Napoleonic project of empire?

The ideas and new 'religion' of the French Revolution.

What issue is represented in the source regarding the new 'religion' sought to be created during the French Revolution?

The new 'religion' had no power to survive.

What negative consequence did the French Revolution bring upon France, as mentioned in the source?

Unnecessary violence. Signup and view all the answers

What values are associated with Roger Scruton, the historian mentioned in the source?

Politics, less violence, rule following, planned societies, and governments. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of nationalism as a movement?

The main goal of nationalism as a movement is to promote the interests of a particular nation, especially with the aim of gaining and maintaining the nation's sovereignty over its perceived homeland to create a nation-state. Signup and view all the answers

What does nationalism hold about the governance of each nation?

Nationalism holds that each nation should govern itself, free from outside interference, known as self-determination. Signup and view all the answers

What characteristics does nationalism aim to build a national identity upon?

Nationalism aims to build a national identity based on shared social characteristics such as culture, ethnicity, geographic location, language, politics, religion, traditions, belief in a shared singular history, and to promote national unity or solidarity. Signup and view all the answers

What does nationalism seek to preserve and foster?

Nationalism seeks to preserve and foster a nation's traditional culture. Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between nationalism and the concept of a nation-state?

Nationalism holds that the nation should be congruent with the state, meaning that the nation's boundaries and political power should align with each other. Signup and view all the answers