WORLD HISTORY

NATIONALISM IN EUROPE

THE RISE OF NATIONALISM IN EUROPE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
ASSERTION:After 1848, nationalism in Europe moved away from its association with democracy and revolution.REASON:Nationalist sentiments were often mobilised by the educated middle class for promoting state power and achieving political domination over Europe.
A
Both Assertion and reason are true.
B
Both Assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
C
Both Assertion and reason are true. but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion
D
Assertion is true but reason is false
E
Both Assertion and reason are false.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -After 1848, nationalism in Europe moved away from its association with democracy and revolution. The conservatives now fanned nationalist sentiments to promote state power and to achieve political dominance over Europe.

Detailed explanation-2: -After 1848, the autocratic monarchies of Central and Eastern Europe introduced various changes, including abolishing serfdom and bonded labour in the Habsburg dominions and Russia. The Habsburg rulers also accorded more autonomy to the Hungarians in 1867.

Detailed explanation-3: -The primary causes for these revolutions stemmed from dissatisfaction with the monarchies which were at the helm of each country. The citizens were tired of feeling oppressed and controlled, and there was a widespread demand for democracy, versus a monarchy.

Detailed explanation-4: -Several factors that led to nationalism in Europe included the rise of the middle class, the Industrial Revolution, and the spread of the ideas of the Enlightenment.

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