The Rise of Nationalism in
Europe
Who made the painting?
Frédéric Sorrieu
When did he make it?
1848
Where was the painter from?
France
What was the painting called?
The Dream of Worldwide Democratic and Social Republics
What was the dream of Frédéric Sorrieu?
Frédéric Sorrieu dreamed of a world formed by democratic and social
republics
Explain the features of the painting
The painting depicts a long train of men and women of Europe and
America offering homage to the Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty is depicted with the Charter of the Rights of Men
in one hand, and the Torch of Enlightenment in the other
United States and Switzerland have already crossed the Statue, as they
had already become nation-states at the time
France just reached the statue
Germany follows France. At the time, Germany was not a nation state,
however, the flag represented the hope to unify the German-speaking
principalities
Following Germany, is the Austria, the Two Kingdoms of Sicily,
Lombardy, Poland, England, Ireland, Hungary and Russia
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, At the foreground lies shattered symbols of absolutist power
From the heavens above, Christ, saints and angel watch, symbolising
fraternity amongst the nation
Which countries had passed the Statue of Liberty?
Switzerland and United States
Which countries follow France?
Germany
Austria
Two Kingdoms of Sicily
Lombardy
Poland
England
Ireland
Hungary
Russia
What does the presence of German flag symbolise?
What are the two features of Statue of Liberty?
The Statue of Liberty represents the personification of Liberty as a woman,
carrying the Charter of Rights of Men in one hand, and the Torch of
Enlightenment in the other
What is absolutist form of government?
A form of government in which there is no restraint on the power exercised
What is utopian?
A vision of society that is so ideal it is unlikely to actually happen
During which century did nationalism emerge?
Ninteenth century
What brought sweeping changes in the political and mental world of
Europe?
The emergence of nation state
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, What is a modern state?
A modern state is that in which centralised power exercised sovereign rule
over a fixed territory
What is a nation-state?
A state in which majority of the citizens, as well as the leaders, share a
sense of common identity and shared history
How was the concept and practices of modern state different from nation
state?
In a modern state, centralised power exercised sovereign rule over a
fixed territory
In a nation state, majority of the citizens, as well as the rulers,
developed a sense of common identity and shared history
This commoness did not exist with time, but was forged through
struggles, through actions of rulers and common people
What is plebiscite?
A direct vote where people of a region are asked to accept or reject a
proposal
1. The French Revolution and the Idea of
the Nation
When was the first expression of nationalism?
French revolution in 1789
“The French revolutionaries introduced various measures and practices that
could create a sense of collective identity amongst the French people” Justify
The ideas of la patrie (the fatherland) and le citoyen (the citizen)
emphasised the notion of a united community enjoying equal rights
under a constitution
A new French flag, the tricolour, replaced the Royal standard
The Estates General was elected by active citizens, and renamed as
National Assembly
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Europe
Who made the painting?
Frédéric Sorrieu
When did he make it?
1848
Where was the painter from?
France
What was the painting called?
The Dream of Worldwide Democratic and Social Republics
What was the dream of Frédéric Sorrieu?
Frédéric Sorrieu dreamed of a world formed by democratic and social
republics
Explain the features of the painting
The painting depicts a long train of men and women of Europe and
America offering homage to the Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty is depicted with the Charter of the Rights of Men
in one hand, and the Torch of Enlightenment in the other
United States and Switzerland have already crossed the Statue, as they
had already become nation-states at the time
France just reached the statue
Germany follows France. At the time, Germany was not a nation state,
however, the flag represented the hope to unify the German-speaking
principalities
Following Germany, is the Austria, the Two Kingdoms of Sicily,
Lombardy, Poland, England, Ireland, Hungary and Russia
The Rise of Nationalism in Europe 1
, At the foreground lies shattered symbols of absolutist power
From the heavens above, Christ, saints and angel watch, symbolising
fraternity amongst the nation
Which countries had passed the Statue of Liberty?
Switzerland and United States
Which countries follow France?
Germany
Austria
Two Kingdoms of Sicily
Lombardy
Poland
England
Ireland
Hungary
Russia
What does the presence of German flag symbolise?
What are the two features of Statue of Liberty?
The Statue of Liberty represents the personification of Liberty as a woman,
carrying the Charter of Rights of Men in one hand, and the Torch of
Enlightenment in the other
What is absolutist form of government?
A form of government in which there is no restraint on the power exercised
What is utopian?
A vision of society that is so ideal it is unlikely to actually happen
During which century did nationalism emerge?
Ninteenth century
What brought sweeping changes in the political and mental world of
Europe?
The emergence of nation state
The Rise of Nationalism in Europe 2
, What is a modern state?
A modern state is that in which centralised power exercised sovereign rule
over a fixed territory
What is a nation-state?
A state in which majority of the citizens, as well as the leaders, share a
sense of common identity and shared history
How was the concept and practices of modern state different from nation
state?
In a modern state, centralised power exercised sovereign rule over a
fixed territory
In a nation state, majority of the citizens, as well as the rulers,
developed a sense of common identity and shared history
This commoness did not exist with time, but was forged through
struggles, through actions of rulers and common people
What is plebiscite?
A direct vote where people of a region are asked to accept or reject a
proposal
1. The French Revolution and the Idea of
the Nation
When was the first expression of nationalism?
French revolution in 1789
“The French revolutionaries introduced various measures and practices that
could create a sense of collective identity amongst the French people” Justify
The ideas of la patrie (the fatherland) and le citoyen (the citizen)
emphasised the notion of a united community enjoying equal rights
under a constitution
A new French flag, the tricolour, replaced the Royal standard
The Estates General was elected by active citizens, and renamed as
National Assembly
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