Question

the first clear concept of a nationalism came with French revolution in 1789 . explain​

Answer 1

Before 1789, France was under absolute monarchy. ... All these changes gives a clear expression of collectivism and gave people true power to shape the destiny of France. Thus France became a nation-state and world got a clear expression of nationalism through the French revolution.

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Answer 2

French Revolution of 1789 was the first expression of nationalism as it abolished monarchy in France and handed over sovereignty to French citizens and for the first time a nation was formed on the basis of a language, geographical area and culture.