What is nationalism?

Nationalism refers to feelings of national pride

and unity.

Essential Distinctions

Nationalism = pride in one’s nation Nation = a group with a common

culture or language Nation-state = one nation living

within defined political boundaries What we tend to think of as

“countries” today

Think…Nationalism- how can it be BOTH unifying and divisive?

Symbols of Nationalism

What are the origins of nationalism?

Carefully read the Origins of Nationalism

Explain when and why it originated.

How is it still relevant today?

What factors contribute to nationalism?

A sense of shared culture or identity.

A demand for political rights.

The threat of war from or control by another country or group.

How is nationalism connected to unification movements in the 1800s?

Napoleon’s contribution: His words/actions fueled nationalism

Congress of Vienna: Restored monarchs to power pre-Napoleon Ignited revolutions of independence within

countries (the revolutions of 1848).

Wars between European countries Caused people to side with/take pride in their

nation.

Congress of Vienna Congress of Vienna = 1815

Re-drew many old boundaries Restored monarchies

NOTE: The two old empires, also comprised of differing NOTE: The two old empires, also comprised of differing NATIONS, drawn into the new German ConfederationNATIONS, drawn into the new German Confederation

What happened between 1815 and the present to change the map of Europe?

1815 Today

Congress of Vienna Implications Not everyone was happy with the

boundaries set forth by the Congress Small revolts around continental

Europe take place Attempts for Germany to unite

(the Prussian and Austrian parts) Attempts for Italy to unite

Continental Europe v. G.B.

Continental Europe is experiencing instability while…

…Great Britain (G.B. or U.K.) is experience a time of more prosperity and democracy They expand people’s political rights

through legislative rights They outlaw slavery

Unification of Italy

Italy did not become the country (nation-state) that we now know of until the late 1800s

It had existed as different city-states and papal states

However, many of these city states shared a common culture and language

Therefore they were consider a…..

…..you guessed it!! NATIONNATION