19th Century Nationalism
Nationalism is the situation in which a nation comes together for a specific cause or in reaction to a significant event. In the 19th century Germany was formed by uniting various states with a common national identity. What more can you remember about nationalism in this century? Take up the quiz to find out.
- 1.In one paragraph (about three to four sentences), describe what nationalism is.
- 2.T or F: Napoleon I's invasions contributed to the desire of the German people wanting a unified German state.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 3.Who was the Prussian chancellor responsible for the unification of Germany?
- A.
William I
- B.
Otto von Bismarck
- C.
Napoleon III
- 4.When Germany did unite, whom did the people crown as their first Emperor?
- 5.Who was the founder of Young Italy?
- A.
Camillo Cavour
- B.
Giuseppe Garibaldi
- C.
Giuseppe Mazzini
- 6.Sequencing of events: Choose the option that properly shows the process of Italy's unification.
- A.
Cavour becomes Victor Emmanuel's prime minister --> Cavour starts a war with and defeats Austria and annexed Lombardy --> Garibaldi and Cavour form an alliance and Garibaldi controlled Sicily and went to Naples --> Garibaldi turned over Naples and Sicily to Victor Emmanuel --> Victor Emmanuel II was crowned king of Italy --> Italy acquires Venetia and Rome
- B.
Cavour starts a war with and defeats Austria and annexed Lombardy --> Cavour becomes Victor Emmanuel's prime minister --> Garibaldi and Cavour form an alliance and Garibaldi controlled Sicily and went to Naples --> Victor Emmanuel II was crowned king of Italy --> Italy acquires Venetia and Rome --> Garibaldi turned over Naples and Sicily to Victor Emmanuel
- C.
Garibaldi and Cavour form an alliance and Garibaldi controlled Sicily and went to Naples --> Cavour starts a war with and defeats Austria and annexed Lombardy --> Garibaldi turned over Naples and Sicily to Victor Emmanuel --> Cavour becomes Victor Emmanuel's prime minister --> Victor Emmanuel II was crowned king of Italy --> Italy acquires Venetia and Rome
- 7.In one paragraph (this time, about five to six sentences), explain some of the problems that the newly unified Italy faced.
- 8.T or F: Europe's Old Empires were not at all affected by the sudden surge of nationalism in the continent.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 9.Russia, like other countries in Europe, was affected by this new ideology. Would you say that these instances of nationalism changed the country, including its government and its citizens? Why or why not?
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