Question

Explain causes of the rise of Nationalism in Europe. ​

Answer 1

Other European countries picked up on the idea of nationalism. Nationalism became associated with liberalism. The middle class, in other words, grew to despise the aristocracy and absolute monarchy, and desired a democratically elected government in power. In terms of economics, they desired a free market with no government intervention, such as high customs duties. Previously, there existed a dispersed set of states, but now there is widespread support for a shared economic zone.

Answer 2

The causes for the rise of Nationalism in Europe are as follows:

1. Language: After the rule of Russia was imposed on Poland, the local language Polish was abolished from schools, and Russian was promoted. Soon people started using Polish as a symbol of national resistance against Russian rule.
2. Folk Artforms: Nationalism and patriotism were promoted and preserved in the form of poetry, folk dances, folk songs.
3. Romanticism: Romantic nationalism was developed among people on the basis of sentiments and feelings. Romantic poets promoted the common cultural past all people shared.
4. Successful revolutions: The success of revolutionaries in other parts of Europe like France and the Unification of Italy gave confidence to people all across Europe.