Class 10 History Short Notes - Key Points for revision
THE RISE OF NATIONALISM IN EUROPE - Chapter 1 Introduction Nationalism is an ideology that emphasizes the importance of national identity, unity, and sovereignty. The rise of nationalism in Europe in the 19th and early 20th centuries was a response to a range of social, economic, and political factors. The French Revolution The French Revolution of 1789 was a significant event in the development of modern nationalism in Europe. It promoted the idea of popular sovereignty and led to the establishment of the nation-state as the primary political unit in Europe. The Unification of Italy and Germany The unification of Italy and Germany in the 19th century were two major events in the history of European nationalism. Italian and German nationalists sought to create unified, independent states that reflected their respective national identities. The Role of Romanticism The Romantic movement, which emerged in Europe in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, played a significant role in the d