How Has Nationalism In Europe Impacted The World In The Late 19th And Early 20th Centuries?

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Jared Noxon
Dr. Webb
Euro History Honors Fall Final Exam
11/14/2017

Part 1 Long Essay (40%). Compose a well-thought out response to the following prompt. Each essay must begin with a thesis, use examples to support your position and contain a conclusion. Word limit 400 words.

How does nationalism in Europe impact the rest of the world in the late 19th and early 20th centuries? Respond to this question by identifying three separate themes (list them below in the space provided) and apply these themes to at least three examples of how nationalism in Europe impacted the non-European world.

1 _____Quest for Colonization_____________
2)________War technology____________
3) ________Government conflict____________ …show more content…

The Industrial Revolution turned complex, inefficient processes into efficient simple tasks. These creations revolutionized technology in Europe, and around the world. Most of these advancements can be seen in wars, such as World War one. World war one was largely fueled by new forms of technology. These technological advances were then discovered by other nations, which was influential on the war.

While Technology and Colonization were present in the broad view of late 19th and early 20th Europe, many governments had internal conflicts that hindered their progression as nation. Internal government conflict was present during this time period in the Dreyfus Affair. The Dreyfus Affair was a particular instance in which Alfred Dreyfus of the French military was accused by his own government of spreading military secrets to the Germans. It was later proven that Dreyfus was falsely accused. Dreyfus was a Jewish officer in the French military and was therefore set up by disapproving members.

The Quest for Colonization, War technology, and Government conflict are all fueled by one particular idea; nationalism. If individuals and nations did not have nationalistic views, then they would not fight for colonies, nor create technology to defeat rival nations. Nationalism is the key source to conflict not only in Europe, but around the …show more content…

Ferry believed that acquiring colonies would allow France to have “outlets” for trade and transportation. Ferry argued that while other European nations are ahead in the race for colonies, France has been holding back, and therefore will not have places to refuel their ships or destinations for their trading endeavors. Towards the end of the passage, Ferry also mentioned the militaristic advantages of colonization; such as building up a navy, and building supply locations and places that can provide shelter to troops. Ferry believes that France needs to get up to speed with its rival nations, if they don’t, they will fall behind and their power will deplete.

Part 3: (20%) For each of the terms below identify them and then discuss why they are important in the period of history we have studied. Write two to three sentences at the most.

Schlieffen Plan- The Schlieffen plan was created by the Germans, and was devised incase of an attack from the French or Prussians. It was their plan for a successful outcome.

Leopold II – Leopold II was the second King of the Belgians. He became known for his founding of the Congo Free State. The Congo Free State was his private venture.

Habsburg Monarchy- The Habsburg Monarchy had a big impact in the European nations, it had lasting effects on many nations due to its power by those

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