can anyone give me summary of history ch-1 (nationalism in europe) class 10
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In 1848, Frederic Sorrieu a French artist prepared a series of four prints visualizing his dream of a world made up of democratic and social Republic. During 19th century nationalism emerged forcing many changes in Political and mental world of Europe.
The French Revolution and the Idea of Nation:
(1) There was a growth of nationalism in France
(2) Various measures and practices were introduced to create a sense of collective identity among the people of France.
(3) Europe saw the Rise of a great leader Napoleon and his reforms. Revolutionaries helped other peoples of Europe to become nations.
The rise of Nationalism in Europe:
(1) Germany, Italy and Switzerland were divided into Kingdoms - duchies and cantons. These divisions were having their autonomous rulers.
(2) Industrialization began in England, a working class and liberalism emerged.
(3) After the defeat of Napoleon, the European government followed the spirit of conservations. Conservative regimes were autocratic. Revolutionaries were fighting for liberty and freedom. Giuseppe Mazzini's "Young Italy" was formed.
The age of Revolution (1830- 48)
Liberalism and Nationalism, occurrence of revolutions in Brussels and Greece and development of cultural movement in Europe, Hunger Hardship and Popular revolt, Demand for constitutionalism and national unification. Rights for women.
Results-Frankfurt Parliament (May 1848).
Visualizing the Nation:
Nations were portrayed as female Figures such as Marianne (France) and Germania (Germany)
Nationalism and Imperialism:
Last quarter of the 19th century nationalism became a narrow creed with limited ends; intolerance in Balkan regions became the sense of big power of rivalry for owing to World War I.