“The Progress of invention is really a threat [to monarchy]. Whenever I

see a railroad, I look for a republic.”

– Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1866

Assess the validity of this statement:

The social, political, and economic trends of the early to mid 19th century demonstrated a growing sense of nationalism and democracy.

Categories to look for in documents

□ Patriotic Pride (Nationalism)

□ Evidence of Unification (Nationalism)

□ Mass political participation (Democracy)

□ People’s interests addressed politically (D)

□ Expanded sense of equality (Democracy)

□ Expanded opportunities for all (D)