WORLD HISTORY

FRENCH REVOLUTION

FRANCE UNDER NAPOLEON

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which action reflects the idea of nationalism?
A
displaying loyalty to one’s country and traditions
B
attempting to achieve world peace
C
striving to take over the world
D
working with other nations to solve global economic problems
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -It holds that each nation should govern itself, free from outside interference (self-determination), that a nation is a natural and ideal basis for a polity, and that the nation is the only rightful source of political power.

Detailed explanation-2: -patriotism, feeling of attachment and commitment to a country, nation, or political community. Patriotism (love of country) and nationalism (loyalty to one’s nation) are often taken to be synonymous, yet patriotism has its origins some 2, 000 years prior to the rise of nationalism in the 19th century.

Detailed explanation-3: -Patriotism refers to devotion to a particular place and involves social conditioning and personal opinions. Nationalism involves national identity and a superior feeling towards one’s own nation.

Detailed explanation-4: -Nationalism and the idea of a nation-state emerged at the end of the 18th century in Europe. The idea was related to a movement among a group of people with shared identities, whose aim was to achieve, maintain and claim the sovereignty of the nation.

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