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German Nationalism has a long and complicated history. Probably the first real assertions of unique German cultural identity came during the Protestant Reformation where a number of German principalities became Lutheran as a method seeking legitimate independence from Rome. However, the modern Nationalist movements started in Prussia and Austria in the early-to-mid 1800s. Otto von Bismarck was a key Prussian politican who inspired many to embrace a large-scale German nationalism, uniting Prussia with the principalities of northern Germany and the larger states of southern Germany. German nationalism in this period was generally inclusive, seeking to unite those with German culture and traditions. The only German group that was actively excluded was the Austrians, since Bismarck did not want to compromise Prussia's political power in the new German union.
German nationalism became exclusivist and racially-motivated under Hitler and the Nazi Party. It changed from a simple embrace of common culture and language to a victimization of those who were not believed to be the "proper inheritors" of that culture and language. Since Hitler's defeat, German nationalism has become a very difficult topic for Germans to discuss because they are afraid that discussions of "Bismarckian German Nationalism" could lead to the permissibility of "Hitlerian German Nationalism".
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What German laws were passed in 1819?
In the German Confederation 1819 saw the publication of the Carlsbad Decrees which were designed to suppress liberlism and nationalism in the German states.
Nationalism was the common idea that gave rise to both the German and Swedish gymnastics systems?
true
Hitler's political manifesto replete with fanatic nationalism and anti-Semitism?
Mein Kampf (german for "My Struggle")
How did German nationalism make Jews outsiders in the new nation of Germany?
It was not a new nation, it was a nation new to democracy. They excluded the Jews by taking away their German citizenship.
How did nationalism affect Germany and Austria-Hungary differently?
In general, you could say that German nationalism tended to bring the country together, and the nationalism in Austria-Hungary tended to pull them apart. There was a much greater land area, much greater religious and cultural diversity, and a much greater overlap in people identifying with other countries and language differences in Austria-Hungary. Nationalism of course continued. After the dissolution Austrian Catholics were bonded together by religion, and although many of them were German, they didn't want to join with the protestants. German nationalism in Nazi Germany continued, and may have been a unifying experience for some, but at the expense of the ostracism and dehumanization of others.
Why did the German people listen to Hitler?
he inspired nationalism
How did Latin American nationalism in the first half of the 20th century differ from German nationalism in the first half of the 20th century?
Latin American nationalism compared to German nationalism was like comparing night and day. Latin American nationalism was disorganized and didn't have a common goal or purpose, as opposed to the German nationalism. German nationalism was to promote German supremacy and world control.
Who inspired Germans?
German Nationalism has a long and complicated history. Probably the first real assertions of unique German cultural identity came during the Protestant Reformation where a number of German principalities became Lutheran as a method seeking legitimate independence from Rome. However, the modern Nationalist movements started in Prussia and Austria in the early-to-mid 1800s. Otto von Bismarck was a key Prussian politican who inspired many to embrace a large-scale German nationalism, uniting Prussia with the principalities of northern Germany and the larger states of southern Germany. German nationalism in this period was generally inclusive, seeking to unite those with German culture and traditions. The only German group that was actively excluded was the Austrians, since Bismarck did not want to compromise Prussia's political power in the new German union. German nationalism became exclusivist and racially-motivated under Hitler and the Nazi Party. It changed from a simple embrace of common culture and language to a victimization of those who were not believed to be the "proper inheritors" of that culture and language. Since Hitler's defeat, German nationalism has become a very difficult topic for Germans to discuss because they are afraid that discussions of "Bismarckian German Nationalism" could lead to the permissibility of "Hitlerian German Nationalism".
What active nationalism inspired the spread of nationalism throughout the world?
The American Revolution (1775-1783)
How was napoleons domination a factor of spreading nationalism outside of France?
It inspired the dominated nations to build their own sense of nationalism.
Who was the leader of German nationalism?
Adolf Hitler
What inspired a new sense of Canadian nationalism?
i need help i forgot but when i get the answer i will share it
Who was father of German nationalism?
Johann Gottlieb Fichte
How did nationalism aid German and Italian unification?
It can't
German party of extreme nationalism and racism?
Nazi
The German occupation of Alsace and Lorraine led to?
Nationalism
How did early German nationalism help smooth the transition to a single German state?
it was good
