MWH Module 3 Section #9 Bellwork

Which of the following is the best definition of Nationalism?

• Loyalty to a monarch regardless of national, regional, or local identity, based on a system of feudalism

• A strong sense of pride and loyalty to your country, which can either unite people or divide nations

• Belief in global citizenship without borders, originated from a lack of desire to participate in mercantilism

• Complete obedience to religious leaders due to the belief in divine right of kings

Match each historical figure with their contribution to nationalism or autocracy.

• Simón Bolívar

• Led independence movements in South America inspired by nationalism

• Otto von Bismarck

• Expanded French nationalism through military conquests

• Louis XIV

• Unified Germany using Realpolitik and nationalism

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• Absolute monarch who ruled with autocratic power in France

Nationalism as an ideology developed around the time of the ​ (a)   , influencing many independence movements. In Europe, the influence of the ​ (b)   led to the rise of nationalistic movements in several countries.

• American Revolution
• French Revolution
• Industrial Revolution
• Glorious Revolution
• Scientific Revolution
• Technological Revolution
• Haitian Revolution
• Mexican War for Independence

Sort the following events into Causes or Effects of the rise of Nationalism.

Groups:

(a) Causes

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(b) Effects

• Breakup of empires (e.g., Austro-Hungarian Empire)

• Influence of the American and French Revolutions

• Desire for independence from foreign rule

• Independence movements in Latin America

• Spread of Enlightenment ideas

• Unification of Germany and Italy

Arrange these key events related to nationalism and Napoleon in chronological order.

• Congress of Vienna

• Napoleon becomes Emperor of France

• Unification of Germany

• French Revolution

• American Revolution

Why would the French people support Napoleon Bonaparte?

• They wanted to return to absolute monarchy.

• They wanted to establish a democratic republic type of government.

• They opposed nationalism and wanted to maintain foreign rule.

• They hoped he would provide stability and restore order to the nation.

Match each event with its impact on nationalism.

• French Revolution

• Encouraged nationalistic movements across Europe

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• Achieved national unity through nationalist movements

• Congress of Vienna

• Tried to suppress nationalism to maintain a balance of power

• Unification of Germany and Italy

• Spread ideas of national sovereignty and citizen rights

Place each effect to the correct category.

Groups:

(a) Political Effects

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(b) Military Effects

• Defeat at Waterloo leading to Napoleon's exile

• Spread of legal reforms through the Napoleonic Code

• Rise of nationalism in conquered territories

• Expansion of the French Empire across Europe

What was the primary goal of the Congress of Vienna?

• To increase Napoleon’s influence in European politics and make him the Emperor of Europe

• To promote democracy across Europe through a representative body to make the new laws in France supporting the Enlightenment ideas of liberty, equality, and fraternity

• To restore the balance of power in Europe after Napoleon's defeat and prevent future revolutions

• To expand the French Empire across the world by supporting Napoleon’s military conquests

The rise of ​ (a)   movements in Europe was largely a reaction to Napoleon’s conquests, which spread the ideas of the ​ (b)   and inspired demands for independence and unity.

• Nationalist
• French Revolution
• Imperialist
• Feudal
• Industrial Revolution
• Renaissance