Europe in the Years Following 1815

What was the main driving force behind the formation of secret societies by liberal-nationalists in Europe following 1815?

Fear of repression

Why did being revolutionary in the early 1800s involve opposing monarchical forms?

To fight for liberty and freedom

Which term best describes Giuseppe Mazzini's beliefs regarding the organization of nations?

Unified republics

What ideology did the members of Young Europe, founded by Mazzini, share?

Democratic republicanism Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason Mazzini opposed the continuation of Italy as a patchwork of small states and kingdoms?

To achieve Italian liberty Signup and view all the answers

Why were conservatives frightened by Mazzini's vision and actions?

His relentless opposition to monarchy and support for democratic republics Signup and view all the answers

What historical events contributed to the emergence of nationalism in Europe?

Congress of Vienna and French Revolution Signup and view all the answers

How did nationalism impact the political landscape of post-Napoleonic Europe?

It sought to unify culturally similar areas into new nations Signup and view all the answers

What was a common method used in Europe to achieve the creation of nation-states?

Warfare and conflict Signup and view all the answers

What was the relationship between nationalism and the nation-state in Europe?

National identity and loyalty became closely tied to the state Signup and view all the answers

How did the German and Italian unifications contribute to the reshaping of European borders?

They involved territorial shifts that altered the map of Europe Signup and view all the answers

Which historical era emphasized language, culture, and tradition as key components of European nationalism?

Romantic era Signup and view all the answers

What role has ethnicity played in European nationalism?

Ethnic groups have often formed the core of national identities. Signup and view all the answers

Which historical events were partly fueled by nationalist ideologies?

The First and Second World Wars Signup and view all the answers

What impact did the end of the Cold War have on nationalism in Eastern Europe?

It caused a resurgence of nationalism. Signup and view all the answers

How did nationalism contribute to the fragmentation of Yugoslavia?

By encouraging secession and sovereignty claims. Signup and view all the answers

In what way has nationalism influenced the development of the European Union?

It has influenced how member states balance national identities with integration efforts. Signup and view all the answers

How does the text describe the present-day landscape of European nationalism?

Marked by contrasting ideologies and multiple identities. Signup and view all the answers