Global nationalism

Topic:Global NationalismKey Learning: Nationalist movements of the 1800's restructured the political boundaries of Europe causing much conflict and turmoil.

Aim: 1. What is nationalism? 2. How is nationalism both a unifying and disunifying force?

1. What is nationalism?Nationalism and Revolution

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1.) A feeling of strong devotion to one's country.

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2. How did feelings of nationalism both benefit Napoleon, and lead to his

downfall?

Nationalism and Revolution

2.) The French armies were inspired by nationalism while fighting for Napoleon. The nations he defeated were inspired to rise up against Napoleon by nationalism.

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1. Explain one way in which each of the individuals listed here helped to unite Italy:

a.) Giuseppe Mazzini:b.) Count Camillo Cavour:c.) Giuseppe Garibaldi:

Unification Movements in Europe: Italy

1.) a.) Giuseppe Mazzini - his writing and speeches provided inspiration to nationalist in Italy.

b.) Count Camillo Cavour - Used diplomacy and war to drive Austrian power from Italy.

c.) Giuseppe Garibaldi - soldier who won control of Southern Italy and helped unite with the North.

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1. What role did Prussia and Otto von Bismark play in

German unification?

Unification Movements in Europe: Germany

Otto von Bismark

1.) Prussia became a leader among the German states. Otto von Bismark became the chancellor of Prussia. Believed in the "blood and iron" policy of unifying the German states through war.

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2. How did each war add to the unification of the German state?

a. Danish War:b. Austro-Prussian War:c. Franco-Prussian War:

Unification Movements in Europe: Germany

2.) a.) Danish War - Seized land from Denmark.

b.) Austro-Prussian War - Prussia defeats Austria, creates North German Confederation.

c.) Franco-Prussian War - Prussia defeats France, gains land in Southern France.

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3. Who eventually ruled the united German state, and what did he call himself?

Unification Movements in Europe: Germany

Kaiser William I

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1. Why were Jews often discriminated against as

nationalism in Europe spread?

Zionism

1.) Jews were often considered outsiders in other people's countries. They were easy targets because of their distinct religious beliefs.

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2. How did Theodor Herzl hope to deal with the anti-

semitism spreading throughout Europe?

Zionism

2.) Called for the establishment of a Jewish state where Jews would be free of persecution.

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1. Where did Indian students learn about the ideas of self-

rule and independence?

Nationalism in Asia: India

1.) In Universities in Western Europe ("The West"). Influenced by Enlightenment thinkers.

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2. In what ways were the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League similar?

In what ways did they differ?

Nationalism in Asia: India

2.) Both groups wanted India to gain independence from the British. The Indian National Congress was made up mostly of Hindus, while the Muslim League was made up mostly of Muslims. They would soon turn against each other calling for separate Hindu and Muslim states.

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1. How did the Young Turks attempt to strengthen the

Ottoman empire?

Nationalism in Asia: Turkey

1.) They overthrew the sultan (leader) of the Ottoman Empire. Muslim Turks killed over a million Christian Armenians.

Ethnic Cleansing - The mass expulsion or killing of members of an ethnic or religious group in a society.

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1. How did Pan-Slavism lead to World War I?

Nationalism and Conflict in the Balkans

1.) Pan-Slavism was a nationalistic movement for the Slavic people. This intense feeling of nationalism by the Slavs (encouraged by the Russians) caused Austria-Hungry to fear for their control of the region. Tensions between the two will soon boil over...

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