Class 10 - History: The Rise of Nationalism in Europe

Introduction

• Welcome young Rajput
• Chapter of Class 10 History
• The Rise of Nationalism in Europe

Chapter Name

• The Rise of Nationalism in Europe

Main Points

Historical Background of Europe:

• National isolation, autocracy
• Formation of European countries, freedom struggles
• Development of European civilization
• Inclusion of overall European history

Inauguration of Nationalism:

• Cornerstone for those interested in world history
• Also important for competitive exams

Social School Platform:

• Reading resources and affordable
• Free notes and community updates

Paintings and Symbols:

• Printing of Frederic Sorrieu
• 1848 painting: 'The Worldwide Democratic and Social Republics'
• Ideal image of Liberty

Pre-Revolution Era: 1789-1948

French Revolution (1789)

• Jacobin Club, establishment of democracy
• Removal of monarchy from power

Influence of Napoleon: 1804-1815

• Civil Code 1804, administrative reforms
• Market liberalization, social reforms

Congress of Vienna 1815

• Award: Re-establish monarchy
• Main objective: Stability in Europe

Revolutions of 1830: France and Belgium

• July Revolution in France, constitutional monarchy
• Belgium's independence

Revolutions of 1848: France, Germany, Italy

• France: Establishment of the Second Republic
• Germany and Italy: Unification attempts
• Italian Young Europe, contribution of Mazzini

Different Sources of Nationalism

• Liberal-Nationalists and Conservatives
• Romantic Imagination: Cultural Nationalism
• Vernacular language, literature, and folk dance

Unification of Italy and Germany

Unification of Germany

• Role of Bismarck and Prussian Army
• Wars: Austria, Denmark, France

Unification of Italy

• Contribution of Cavour and Garibaldi
• Wars: Austria, South Italy
• Return of King Vittorio Emanuele to power in 1871

Condition of Britain

• Union of Scotland, Ireland, and Wales
• Development of British identity
• Catholic-Protestant conflict

National Identity and Art

• Imagination of the nation: Marianne (France), Germania (Germany)
• Symbols: Flag, national anthem, use of female figures

Conclusion of the Lecture

• How the idea of nationalism spreads
• Formation of nation-states and their role
• Spread of nationalism from Europe to the world