The Rise of Nationalism in Europe Test - 4

Ideas of national unity in early-nineteenth-century Europe were closely allied to the ideology of liberalism.The term ‘liberalism’ derives from the Latin root liber, meaning free.

For the new middle classes liberalism stood for freedom for the individual and equality of all before the law.

Suffrage – The right to vote

Following the defeat of Napoleon in 1815, European governments were driven by a spirit of conservatism. Conservatives believed that established, traditional institutions of state and society – like the monarchy, the Church, social hierarchies, property and the family – should be preserved.

Following the defeat of Napoleon in 1815, European governments were driven by a spirit of conservatism. Conservatives believed that established, traditional institutions of state and society – like the monarchy, the Church, social hierarchies, property and the family – should be preserved.

When the Frankfurt parliament convened in the Church of St Paul, women were admitted only as observers to stand in the visitors’ gallery.

The 1830s were years of great economic hardship in Europe. The first half of the nineteenth century saw an enormous increase in population all over Europe.

The 1830s were years of great economic hardship in Europe. The first half of the nineteenth century saw an enormous increase in population all over Europe.

National Assembly proclaimed a Republic, granted suffrage to all adult males above 21, and guaranteed the right to work.

Language played an important role in developing nationalist sentiments.