Question

' The first clear expression of nationalism came with the French Revolution in 1789 '' Explain the meaning of nationalism

Answer 1

"The first clear expression of nationalism came with the French Revolution of 1789."

• France was a full fledged territorial state before 1789 under the absolute rule of monarch.

• French Revolution led to the transfer of sovereignty from monarchy to a body of active citizens.

• The revolution proclaimed that it was people who would henceforth constitute the nation and shape its dignity.

• It was also proclaimed that it was the aim of the people to make nation states.

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.