WORLD HISTORY

NATIONALISM IN EUROPE

THE RISE OF NATIONALISM IN EUROPE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What emerged as a force which brought about sweeping changes in the political and material world of Europe in the nineteenth century?
A
The emergence of the nation state
B
The multinational dynastic empire
C
Territorial state
D
Absolute monarchy
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -During the nineteenth century, nationalism emerged as a force which brought about sweeping changes in the political and mental world of Europe. The end result of these changes was the emergence of the nation-state in place of the multi-national dynastic empires of Europe.

Detailed explanation-2: -’Nationalism’, which emerged as a force in the late 19th century, means (a) strong devotion for one’s own country and its history and culture.

Detailed explanation-3: -The correct answer is Strong devotion for one’s own country and its history and culture. During the nineteenth century, nationalism emerged as a force that brought about sweeping changes in the political and mental world of Europe.

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.

Detailed explanation-5: -The rise of nationalism in Europe was stimulated by the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars.

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