What is nationalism?
Nationalism refers to feelings of national pride
and unity.
Essential Distinctions
Nationalism = pride in one’s nation Nation = a group with a common
culture or language Nation-state = one nation living
within defined political boundaries What we tend to think of as
“countries” today
Think…Nationalism- how can it be BOTH unifying and divisive?
Symbols of Nationalism
What are the origins of nationalism?
Carefully read the Origins of Nationalism
Explain when and why it originated.
How is it still relevant today?
What factors contribute to nationalism?
A sense of shared culture or identity.
A demand for political rights.
The threat of war from or control by another country or group.
How is nationalism connected to unification movements in the 1800s?
Napoleon’s contribution: His words/actions fueled nationalism
Congress of Vienna: Restored monarchs to power pre-Napoleon Ignited revolutions of independence within
countries (the revolutions of 1848).
Wars between European countries Caused people to side with/take pride in their
nation.
Congress of Vienna Congress of Vienna = 1815
Re-drew many old boundaries Restored monarchies
NOTE: The two old empires, also comprised of differing NOTE: The two old empires, also comprised of differing NATIONS, drawn into the new German ConfederationNATIONS, drawn into the new German Confederation
What happened between 1815 and the present to change the map of Europe?
1815 Today
Congress of Vienna Implications Not everyone was happy with the
boundaries set forth by the Congress Small revolts around continental
Europe take place Attempts for Germany to unite
(the Prussian and Austrian parts) Attempts for Italy to unite
Continental Europe v. G.B.
Continental Europe is experiencing instability while…
…Great Britain (G.B. or U.K.) is experience a time of more prosperity and democracy They expand people’s political rights
through legislative rights They outlaw slavery
Unification of Italy
Italy did not become the country (nation-state) that we now know of until the late 1800s
It had existed as different city-states and papal states
However, many of these city states shared a common culture and language
Therefore they were consider a…..
…..you guessed it!! NATIONNATION