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And so it goes… French Revolution “March on, children of the fatherland” “La Marseillaise” French Estate General  National Assembly Representative form.

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1 And so it goes… French Revolution “March on, children of the fatherland” “La Marseillaise” French Estate General  National Assembly Representative form of Government French Armies spread the “spirit” of nationalism to other European countries

2 Nationalism Nation-state is regarded as paramount for the realization of social, economic, and cultural aspirations of a people. Characterized by a feeling of community based on common descent, language, and religion.

3 Recipe for a Nation The 4 basic ingredients to Nationalism

4 Technology Industrial Revolution Improved roads, steam engine, telegraph…etc. expanded national awareness Improvement in communications extended the knowledge of people beyond their village or province…

5 Culture Education in a common language gave citizens a common cultural heritage Learned common histories and traditions. Strengthened the concept of “Fraternity” National Symbols Literature-Music Holidays-Mascot

6 Art and Nationalism

7 Politics Creation of National constitutions and struggle for political rights gave people an active role in determining their fate as a nation and shared responsibility for the future of nation.

8 Economics Growth of trade and industry laid the basis for national economic systems. Growth of the Middle Class.

9 TOUCHSTONE QUESTION Name the four ingredients of Nationalism. Give one explanation for each.

10 Congress of Vienna Wellington, arriving from his victory over Napoleon at Waterloo, stands on the far left. Metternich of Austria stands in front of a chair at left center. Castlereagh of Britain is seated in the center. Talleyrand of France, his right arm on the table, sits on the right. Spend the next 3 minutes looking at this picture. What does this picture tell you about the identified leaders?

11 Congress con’t… The Congress of Vienna met from September 1814 to June 1815 Post-Napoleonic wars. France, restored to a monarchy Peace depended on a delicate "balance of power" among the major countries: Austria, Prussia, Russia, and Britain. Was the reaction against the revolutionary impulses of the Napoleonic era. Was driven by Conservativism – a reluctance to change

12 To be continued… Next: The Metternich Plan

13 FOOLED YOU!!!! …kinda…

14 Create a Nation! You and a partner will create a Nation You will give it a name Name of your people You will give it a basic government - Monarchy (limited or not), Republic, Democracy, Dictatorship Title of the Leader, Head representative, or spokesperson for the country. Make a Flag Decide on your geography Main resources Can you think of anything else?


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