Nationalism Changes in Europe

Objectives Analyze the links that bind people into a nation-state Explain how nationalism affects empires Describe the rise of Napoleon III

Essential Question How did nationalism change the face of Europe?

Vocabulary Conservative Liberal Radical Nationalism Nation-State The Balkans Louis-Napoleon Alexander II

I Can… I understand the result of the uprisings of 1848. I understand who liberals wanted to have power in 19th century Europe. I can give examples of nationalism. I can determine the key characteristic of nationalism.

Nationalism Changes Europe

Struggle for Supremacy Conservatives – nobles - protect the monarchy Liberals – middle-class merchants -give more power to elected parliaments Radicals – favored a complete democracy

Nation-State Nationalism – belief that one’s loyalty should be to a nation of people who share a common culture and history The idea of equality sparked a sense of National pride When the nation had its own independent government and recognized boundaries it became a nation-state

Balkans

South Eastern Europe Controlled by the Ottoman Empire

Greece Kept their culture alive Resisted Ottoman Rule Demanded Independence Won Independence with the help of European States

Reform in Western Europe Congress of Vienna break-down Spreading nationalism Unstable Europe

France Revolt against Louis-Philippe Republican Government established and crumbles Civil War 1848 - constitution was adopted

Napoleon III

Napoleon III Nephew of Napoleon Bonaparte Runs For President Promises reform Wins election Builds railroads, public works, industrializes France Declares himself Emperor