Review: The Rise of Nationalism in the 19th Century

A person who argued for protecting the traditional monarchies of Europe (or anywhere) was a supporter of which ideology?

• Conservatism

• Radicalism

• Liberalism

• Nationalism

Answer explanation

Remember, supporters of conservatism believed in the "Old Order" and wanted to keep things the same (like keeping absolute monarchs in power).

A person who believed in drastic change in order to extend democracy to all people was known as a

• Liberal

• Conservative

• Radical

• Nationalist

Answer explanation

Remember "Robespierre," who was in charge of the Reign of Terror during the French Revolution? They were considered "radicals," because they wanted change to happen quickly...even if that meant using violence.

A supporter of this ideology wanted more power to parliamentary (or democratic) governments, wanted to expand suffrage (the right to vote), and equality for all.

• Liberalism

• Conservatism

• Radicalism

• Nationalism

Answer explanation

Many "liberals" were supporters of the French Revolution (think about the people who went to the salons and discussed Enlightenment ideas).

Which types of people supported liberalism during the 19th century? Choose all that apply.

• Middle class business leaders

• Wealthy property owners

• Merchants

• Members of the nobility

• Some members of the bourgeoisie (middle-class)

Answer explanation

Liberals wanted nothing to do with the wealthy or members of the nobility! That's why many of them revolted!

Which types of people supported conservatism during the 19th century? Choose all that apply.

• Wealthy property owners

• Former revolutionaries

• Women and slaves

• Members of the nobility

• Absolute monarchs

Answer explanation

Remember, conservatives wanted to keep the "Old Order" in place. They benefitted from it the most. Remember taxes?

A group of people who share a history, traditions, culture and language are called a

Answer explanation

One of the things to remember is that a nation is not the same thing as a country (state). A country/state is bonded together by history, traditions, culture, and language (sometimes)...but also by laws and borders.

The belief that people should be loyal to their nation, rather than be loyal to a king or empire is called

• Conservatism

• Nationalism

• Liberalism

• Revolution

Answer explanation

Remember: a nation is a group of people who share a common culture and history. Nationalism is a belief that bonds a nation together. Sometimes, it can bond a nation together to create their own country!

What is ONE positive result of nationalism and WHY?

Answer explanation

Sometimes nationalism gets a bad reputation, but there are some benefits of people embracing it.

What is ONE negative result of nationalism and WHY?

Answer explanation

Though nationalism can produce some positive results, historically, it has caused more harm than good.

When a nation has its own independent government, it is called a

• national territory.

• empire.

• state.

• nation-state.

Answer explanation

Another name for "state" is country.