Question

Nationalism no longer retained its idealistic liberal democratic sentiments by the last
quarter of the 19th century in Europe . Analyse the statement with examples.

Answer 1

Answer:

NATIONALISM IN EUROPE - THE BALKANS :

• During this period, nationalist groups became increasingly intolerant with each other.

• Manipulations of the nationalist aspirations were there.

• The Balkan was under the control of the Ottoman Empire.

• Ideas of romantic nationalism spread in the Balkan.

• They claimed for independence or political rights on nationality and used history to prove thaf they had once been independent but had been subsequently subjugated by foreign domination.

• Russia, Germany, England, Austria-Hungary were keen on countering the hold of other powers over the Balkans.

• This led to a series of wars in the region and finally the World War I.

Answer 2

Answer:

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Explanation:

 Towards the end of the 19th century, nationalism became a narrow belief with

inadequate ends.

 Nationalism was now identified with increasing one’s sphere of influence, by

establishing control over more territories. Balkan states became jealous of each

other and entered into a conflict to establish more control and power in the region

at the cost of others.

 European powers were keen on countering the hold of other powers over the

Balkans.

 The most severe tensions emerge after 1871, leading to a series of wars and

ultimately led to the First World War in 1914.