Well, firstly, Napoleon made strict punishments for those who did not do all they could to help their country. In this way, if people were not nationalistic, then they would be greatly punished.
They invaded other countries to gain new territory
Nationalism played a crucial role in defeating Napoleon by uniting various nations against his expansionist ambitions. His conquests stirred nationalist sentiments across Europe, as people rallied to defend their homelands and cultures from foreign domination. The rise of national identities inspired resistance movements and coalitions, such as the Sixth Coalition, which ultimately led to his defeat in 1814. This collective nationalist fervor undermined Napoleon's power and contributed significantly to his downfall.
Napoleon served as a unifying figure for the English in the sense that they could easily define themselves in opposition to him and his desire for conquest. Especially after Napoleon had subdued most of Continental Europe, England became defined as the sole resistor to Napoleon's attacks and English people rallied to this new definition of the lone democracy against an authoritarian empire.
The rise of nationalism led to the first World War because nations and the people in them wanted to fight for and protect their own countries. Nationalism is what led the Austrian's to declare war when Archduke Ferdinand was killed.
In theory it was merit based, but on a personal basis he placed family members in positions of leadership and responsibility in the various countries that he had invaded and occupied.
he just attacked them
Nationalism caused World War II. The Axis nations were all convinced of their superiority over other people and countries. They invaded countries without warning and subjugated the citizens, whom they felt were inferior and undeserving of equal status.
He had a strong way of using nationalism and people would be proud to be on his side because of so many successes. He used the feelings of Nationalism to help them defeat enemies.
Nationalism is having a lot of pride and patriotism towards your own country. When Napoleon became a strong leader, most of the French people really supported him (the ones who wanted a republic), and the effect was that they developed nationalism.
Both countries invaded neighboring countries to expand their territory and influence
because people took pride in their countries, which led to boasting, hostility, etc.
This could be classed as Patriotism, Nationalism or Jingoism.
This could be classed as Patriotism, Nationalism or Jingoism.
They invaded other countries to gain new territory
Nationalism was and still is in many different time periods particularly during WWII from 1939-1945 many dictators of Eupopean countries used nationalism to gain support from their people
To my view nationalist is good for protection of poor countries from biening flooded with cheap goods rich . However, nationalism is not good in terms of free movement of people.
The rise of napoleon was a step towards democracy because his coming to power spread nationalism all across Europe. Nationalism gave people the idea that they could revolt and create their own democratic governments. The french loved Napoleon because, although they did not have democracy, Napoleon made them feel like they played a part in everything he did. So, although they did not vote him in, they didn't oppose him either.