Nationalism and European Unification

The video explores nationalism in the 1800s, highlighting its role in unifying Italy and Germany while destabilizing empires like Austria, Russia, and the Ottoman Empire. Nationalism encouraged the formation of nation-states, often at the expense of existing empires. The unification of Italy was driven by leaders like Cavour and Garibaldi, while Germany's unification was orchestrated by Bismarck through strategic wars. These movements shifted the power balance in Europe, leading to Germany and Britain emerging as dominant powers.

What is the primary idea behind nationalism?

• Supporting authoritarian rulers

• Forming a government with people of similar ancestry

• Loyalty to a king

• Restoring old orders

Which empire was ruled by the Hapsburgs and was affected by nationalism?

• British Empire

• Austrian Empire

• Russian Empire

• Ottoman Empire

What policy did the Romanovs use to maintain control over diverse ethnic groups?

• Russification

• Industrialization

• Colonization

• Westernization

Which event led to the formation of the Austro-Hungarian Empire?

• French Revolution

• Crimean War

• Austro-Prussian War

• World War I

Who was the key figure in the unification of northern Italy?

• Napoleon III

• Count Camillo di Cavour

• Victor Emmanuel II

• Giuseppe Garibaldi

What was the nickname of Giuseppe Garibaldi's followers?

• White Shirts

• Green Shirts

• Red Shirts

• Blue Shirts

Which German state led the unification of Germany?

• Bavaria

• Saxony

• Prussia

• Hanover

What was Otto von Bismarck's political strategy known as?

• Liberalism

• Democracy

• Realpolitik

• Socialism

What was the result of the Franco-Prussian War?

• German unification

• French victory

• Austrian expansion

• British intervention

Which two countries emerged as the main powers in Europe after the nationalist movements?

• Spain and Portugal

• Russia and Italy

• Germany and Britain

• France and Austria