1. The Emergence of Nationalism & Liberalism
Mr. Meester
AP European History
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2. Emergence of Nationalism
Nationalism would emerge as the single most powerful political ideology of the 1800’s & 1900’s
The idea of nations was a pretty new concept
In the early 1800’s it was a direct response to the principles of the Congress of Vienna
Nationalism was often linked to popular sovereignty

3. Nations & Nationhood
In the early 1800’s small groups of nationalists spread the concept of a nation
Language, Culture, and history were very important
The print culture of the age was also influential
Nationhood became a important concept
Reasons for nationhood varied and there were significant difficulties facing the nationalists

4. Regions of Nationalism
During the 1800’s six different regions saw nationalist movements that challenged the old order in Europe
Ireland, German States, Italy, Poland, Austrian Empire, and the Balkans
Nationalist activity rose and fell in these areas throughout the 1800’s and beyond

5. Liberalism
In the 1800’s liberal was a label applied to anyone who challenged the mainstream political, social, or religious values
Politically, liberals believed in the ideas of the Enlightenment
Limiting the power of the government, constitutions, etc.
Liberals tended to be educated upper middle class, but felt excluded in some way politically

6. Liberal economics
Economically they believed in the ideas of Adam Smith’s The Wealth of Nations
Didn’t like government regulations
They wanted freedom in Economics
Exact policies varied nation to nation
England vs France vs German States

7. Liberalism & Nationalism
The two ideologies weren’t linked and at time actually opposed each other
Some nationalist groups actually opposed or wanted to control other ethnic groups
Other nationalists had no interest in liberal ideas
Others, however, combined them to various levels of success