2. Nationalism... Has been an important factor in the development of Europe. Is the idea of a sense of common identity and a sense of belongingness to a particular area. Is also a sense of attachment to a particular culture (language, cuisine, costumes, folklore, etc.)
3. Nationalism in Europe The concept and practices of a modern state had been developing over a long period of time in Europe. The state in which, a centralized power exercised sovereign control over a clearly defined territory. But a nation-state was one in which citizens, not only its rulers, came to develop a sense of identity.
5. The French Revolution sometimes distinguished as the “Great French Revolution”, was a period of radical social and political upheaval in French and European history that saw a series of major changes in power and political system as well as Revolutionary Wars.
6. The French Revolution began in 1789 with the convocation of the Estates-General in May. It paved the way for the modern nation-state. It was the instrument for the political transformation of Europe.
8. has been used to describe two different events in English history: - Glorious Revolution of 1688 - the English Civil Wars and Commonwealth period (1640-1660)
9. It was a period of armed conflict and political turmoil between 1642 and 1660 which pitted supporters of Parliament against the Crown, the trial and execution of Charles I, the replacement of the monarchy with the Commonwealth of England (1649-1653), the rise of Oliver Cromwell to a virtual military dictatorship, and the eventual restoration of the monarchy.
10. German Revolution The German Revolution was the politically-driven civil conflict in Germany at the end of World War I, which resulted in the replacement of Germany's imperial government with a republic. The revolutionary period lasted from November 1918 until the formal establishment of the Weimar Republic in August 1919.
11. Italian Revolution The 1848 revolutions in the Italian states were organized revolts in the states of Italy led by intellectuals and agitators who desired a liberal government.
12. After witnessing the liberal friendly events that were occurring in Rome, the people of other states started to demand similar treatment. The revolution in Italy was very much inspired by nationalism and by a great leader named Giuseppe Mazzini. He was one of the first nationalists in Italy and inspired latter events in the revolution of Italy through his ideals, beliefs, and work.
