how was the history of Nationalism in Britain Unlike the rest of Europe
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No British Nation was in existence before the 18th century.
Different ethnic groups of people were there in the British Isles such as English, Welsh, Scot and Irish.
Each of these ethnic groups had their own cultural and political traditions. On the other hand, the rest of Europe had no such arrangements.
Nationalism in Britain was not the result of a sudden upheaval or revolution. It was due to a long drawn process.
The English nation possessed the other three nations of the islands through a steady growth in property wealth and power.
Besides this, the English language, British Flag and National Anthem were promoted as national symbols to identify the nationality of the nation.
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* Nationalism in Europe developed after the powerful revolutions, wars and military campaigns. But Britain was exception as there were no wars for nationalism actually before the eighteenth century there was no British nation.
* The people of different identities lived in the British and were called ethnic ones. The ethnic group comprised English, Welsh, Scot or Irish. These groups had their own culture and political traditions.
* In 1707 England united with the Scotland and started to dominant the nation. This gave power to the England to impose its influence on other ethnic peoples.
* This led to the demolition of Scotland's distinctive culture and political institutions. The Scottish Highlanders were forbidden to speak their Gaelic language or wear their national dress.
* The condition of Ireland was not different from Scotland. The country was divided between Catholics and Protestants. The English helped the Protestants of Ireland to establish their supremacy over Catholics.
* Catholics revolted but were soon suppressed and Ireland was forcibly included into the United Kingdom in 1801. This amalgamation led to the growth of new powerful nation 'British nation'.
*The symbols of the new Britain like the British flag (Union Jack, the national anthem (God Save Our Noble King), the English language were actively promoted. In the light of the above, we can say that the history of nationalism in Britain was
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