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Nationalism is an allegiance to a defined state consisting of one distinct ethnic group. It grew because European powers had run out of 3rd world countries to colonize, and the only way to grow was to take land from other countries.

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Q: What exactly is nationalism and why did it grow as much as it did in the 19th century?
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What is nationalism and why did it grow as much as it did in the 19th century?

Nationalism is an allegiance to a defined state consisting of one distinct ethnic group. It grew because European powers had run out of 3rd world countries to colonize, and the only way to grow was to take land from other countries.


Why did labor unions grow in the late 19th century?

Due to emergence of communism


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because of imigration and new births!


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During the 18th century (the slave trade) and the 19th century - the port used by the emigrants bound for America.


What did a majority of slaves in the South grow during the 19th century?

Cotton! That was the most important but there was also tobacco, rice, and indigo


Did the slave population rise or fall in the first half of the 19th century?

The slave population rose significantly in the first half of the 19th century. It continued to grow even though there was a law saying that slaves could not be imported into the United States in 1808.


What are some examples of nationalism in the late 19th century?

Nationalism was evident in numerous ways in Europe in the late 1800s. Perhaps the most obvious example of it can be seen in the heated rivalries over obtaining territories in the developing world, primarily Africa, as numerous European countries sought to increase their prestige and strength by establishing (or solidifying their hold of) colonies.


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Why was nationalism a force for change Europe?

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Louisiana purchase nationalism?

The addition of the Louisiana Purchase to the territory of the United States caused a surge in nationalism. It also allowed the nation to grow quickly west which also fueled the feeling.


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Cash crops is a term given to crops that people grow solely to make a profit off it, not necessarily because they need it to survive. An example of this is cotton production in the southern United States in the 19th century.