Nationalism Flashcard

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Based on the graph below what can be said about nationalism?

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Nationalism can unify a nation or break a nation apart.

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What is a key characteristic of nationalism?

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Strong identification with one's nation

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What might happen if a minority group in a nation feels marginalized?

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The group might initiate a movement that could lead to national unrest.

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Which assembly was convened by European powers to restore order after the Napoleonic Wars?

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Congress of Vienna

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What was a significant element that contributed to the unification of the various German states in the 19th century?

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Shared linguistic heritage

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According to Otto von Bismarck, how did he unify Germany? "The great questions of the day will not be settled by speeches and majority decisions...but by blood and iron"

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By building up a strong country through war and industrialization

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What role did the Ems Dispatch play in the Franco-Prussian War and the subsequent unification of Germany?

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It incited French anger, leading to war and uniting the German states

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Why would Germany demand France give them Alsace-Lorraine after defeating them in the Franco-Prussian War?

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The land was rich in resources and culturally significant

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Which region in Europe is known for its complex history and frequent conflicts?

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Balkans

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Based on what you know about nationalism and the map below, why would Slavs (Czechs, Poles, Croats for examples) be upset with Austria-Hungary's borders?

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They were not Austrian yet were ruled by Austria.