Nationalism Spreads

Nationalism – people’s greatest loyalty should be to nation of people who share a common culture and history Terms to know: State – an area of land that has specific borders Nation – a group of people who identify with each other due to a common history, culture, or language Nation-state –Individuals of the same nation controls the area of land where they live

Philosophies Idea that the king is not the country meant that the country needed new definition Different set of political ideas: Conservative Traditional monarchies Liberal Power given to elected parliaments, but only the educated and land-owners can vote Radical Gov’t should practice liberty, equality, and brotherhood

Greece First nation to win independence From Ottoman Empire Popular movement Europeans take Greek’s side 1830 – Russia, Britain, and France guarantee Greek freedom

Russia Crimean War (1853) Alexander II decided to move toward social change after this defeat 1861 - End of serfdom Alexander III return to control Industrial development Nationalism Ethnic groups

France 1830 King Charles X absolute monarch Replaced by Louis-Phillippe Second Republic 1848 Louis-Phillippe overthrown Establish a Republic December 1848 Louis-Napoleon wins Railroads Industrialization Public works projects