German Nationalism Essay

Question 1

intro

Answer 1

Germany not exist 1815, made up of 39 different states, 2=Prussia & Austria
factors: culture, economy, liberals, french revolution
culture most important factor

Question 2

para 1

Answer 2

factor: culture
-KU: 1815–1850 brothers Grimm’s fairytales, nationalistic tone
-A: inspired those who read to feel Germany, had common identity and united as whole
-A+: lack of literacy in states
-KU: art e.g. ‘Wander above the sea of fog’
-A: art depicted struggles and had much symbolism
-A+: messages subtle, not everyone got them

Question 3

para 2

Answer 3

factor: economy
-KU: Zollverein promoted economic cooperation
-A: symbolized the possibility of a cohesive and prosperous German nation
-A+: only 25 states joined, not all states impacted, some worried by growing power of Prussia
-KU: railways built – boost growth, German, nationalism, and isolation of German states
-A: communication between states easier/quicker

Question 4

para 3

Answer 4

factor: liberals
-KU: Burschenschaften - student association, promoted nationalism, liberalism, unified german nation - through activism
-A: young people felt capable of taking part
-A+: carlsbad decree outlawed gatherings, meeting, public events = movement forced into secrecy
-KU: 1848 revolts - French monarchy overthrown, inspired similar protests = Berlin & Austria
-A: Frankfurt Parliament formed, unity possible
-A+: lack of leader & other reasons = TFP collapse = states back normal

Question 5

para 4

Answer 5

factor: french revolution
-KU: 1789–1799, radicalism and rise of Republicanism, over through monarchy
-A: displayed people could overthrow oppressive systems and create a unified nation
-A+: rulers becoming more wary of violent uprising
-KU: napoleon helped reconstruct economies and helped integrate German regions economically
-A: he was against nationalism but indirectly inspired it

Question 6

conclusion

Answer 6

culture - most important reason – strong messages made many feel strong, nationalistic feelings
liberals – not as important as culture – failure of TFP made many lose faith that unifying good or beneficial to states
economy - not as important as culture – railways ended isolation of German states, but culture resulted in stronger feelings in unifying
french revolution - not as important as culture - messages of nationalism, not as direct and clear as culture