WORLD HISTORY

NATIONALISM IN EUROPE

THE RISE OF NATIONALISM IN EUROPE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which statement best sums up the ideologies of conservatives and liberals in Europe in the 1800s?
A
conservatives wanted traditional monarchy; liberals wanted republics based on Enlightenment ideas
B
liberals wanted traditional monarchy; conservatives wanted limited monarchies based on Enlightenment ideas
C
conservatives wanted republics based on Enlightenment ideas; liberals wanted limited monarchies
D
liberals wanted traditional monarchies; conservatives wanted republics based on limited monarchies
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Classical liberals were committed to individualism, liberty, and equal rights. They believed these goals required a free economy with minimal government interference.

Detailed explanation-2: -The groups known as liberals sought to alter the culture that accommodated all religions. Radicals were individuals who favoured a nation based on the vast majority of the populace. The conservatives liked the status quo.

Detailed explanation-3: -In general, liberalism in Europe is a political movement that supports a broad tradition of individual liberties and constitutionally-limited and democratically accountable government.

Detailed explanation-4: -How did the liberalism of the 1800s reflect Enlightenment ideals? Liberals supported Enlightenment ideas such as natural rights, the separation of powers, and a government that is responsible to its people.

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