Practice and Revision - Growth of Nationalism (Europe)
Let us practise and revise what we learned about growth of nationalism (europe). The growth of nationalism in 19th century Europe led to the
Core concept
Nationalism is the belief that people sharing a common language, culture, or history should form their own independent nation.
How it works
In Germany, nationalist sentiment, combined with Otto von Bismarck's leadership, led to the unification of various German states into one nation by 1871.
Why it matters
In Italy, similar nationalist movements, led by figures like Garibaldi and Cavour, achieved Italian unification also around 1871.
Key detail
This growth of nationalism significantly changed Europe's political map, creating new powerful nations and setting the stage for future European conflicts.
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• Nationalism is belief in a shared national identity and nation.
• Germany unified through nationalism and Bismarck's leadership.
• Germany was unified by 1871.
• Italy unified through similar nationalist movements.
• Garibaldi and Cavour led Italian unification.
• Italy was also unified around 1871.
• Nationalism changed Europe's political map.
• It set the stage for future conflicts.