Rise of Nationalism in Europe part 1

Rise of Nationalism in Europe part 1

1. A feeling of Oneness

   • First expression seen in French Revolution
     • French Revolution 1789
       • Power transfer from Monarchy to Common people
       • Brought New tri-colour flsg
       • French became National Language
       • New National anthem composed & Oath Taken
       • Idea of La patrie and La citoyen emerged
       • Estate general renamed National Assembly
       • Internal custom abolished
       • Nationalism Idea taken abroad by French Armies

2. Napoleon (1799-1815)

   • Abolished Democracy & re-established Monarchy
   • Civil Code (1804)
     • Equality before law
     • Right to property
     • Feudal system was abolished
     • Freed peasants from serfdom
     • Guild restriction removed
     • Transport & Communication Improved
     • Drawbacks
       • Increased Taxes
       • Censorship imposed
       • Forced to join Frencc Army
   • Battle of Waterloo 1815
     • Napoleon v/s Britain, Austria, Prussia, Russia
       • Napoleon Defeated
     • Conservatism
       • Preserve
         • Monarchy
         • Church
         • Social Hierarchies
         • Autocracy
       • No Criticism
       • Censorship
     • Treaty Of Vienna 1815
       • Bourbon Dynasty restored
       • States setup on the boundaries of France to prevent Expansion
       • Prussia got territories its Western
       • Austria got North Italy
       • Russia got Poland
       • German Confederation of 39 states was left untouched

3. Mid 18th Century (1750-1815)

   • No Nation-State
     • Diversity
       • Upper Class
         • Aristocracy
         • Land owning Class
         • Spoke French
         • Small groups
         • Connected by Marriage
         • United in Common way of life
       • Lower Class
         • Majority Population
         • Looked after Aristocracy's Land
   • Industrial Growth
     • Middle Class
       • National Unity
         • Common
           • Culture
           • Language
           • Tradition
           • History
       • Liberal Nationalism
         • Freedom of Individuals
         • Equality before Law
         • Govt. with public agreement
         • End Autocracy and clerical Priviledge
         • Constitution & Representative Govt.