discuss in detail all the events which help in the rise of nationalism in europe at least answer this in around 90-200 words or more.
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Nationalism is the idea that a people who have much in common, such as language, culture and geographic proximity ought to organize in such a way that it creates a stable and enduring state. Nationalism is tied to patriotism, and it is the driving force behind the identity of a culture. Nationalism had many effects in Europe from 1815, The Congress of Vienna and beyond. In the following essay I will describe many of the consequences of nationalism on European identity, as well as some of the conflicts that it created. Nationalism was strongly endorsed by the middle class, including intellectuals, professors, students and journalists. These groups of middle class professionals were also the driving force behind the liberal movement that coincides with nationalism. The idea that society could progress and reform was tied to nationalism and is part of the appeal that captivated the middle class. Those who would have opposed the idea of nationalism would have been the same people who opposed liberal reform, namely those already in a position of power. As people cried out for democratic systems of government and reform they were met with opposition from aristocrats and members of the ruling elite who had a stake in preserving their own interests. Nobles, powerful landowners and the career politicians would have been opposed to changes that would require them to cede power and influence in the name of progress.