How popular was German Nationalism between 1850-1890?

Popular Culture and Patriotism
1. - There were opportunities for Germans to express national pride
  1. A series of anniversairies in the 1860's which provided outlets for such feelings, births of poets; Schiller and Fichte were celebrated at fests
    1. Increase in memberships of singing, shooting and gym clubs. (Clubs not allowed political involvement)
      1. Members shared patriotic attitude and a desire for Greater German Unity
Foreign Threats and Wars
1. Schleswig- Holstein Crisis
  1. -Biggest mobilsation of popular nationalism
    1. Associations sprang up all over G. commitee of 36 established to lead campaign
      1. Limitations of nationalist movement were clearly exposed; Aus and PR refused to recognise claims of Duke of Augustenburg
        Caused Nationalverein and Reformverein to decline. Later totally collapsing, as the case for Grossedeutsch was undermined by success of Prussia.
        Little influence popular nationalism had over the outcome of events
        Many nationalists who welcomed the success of Prussia in creating the German Reich in 1871.
Franco Prussian War
1. North and South marched together: UNITED
2. Wilhem I's proclaims

Zusammenfassung der Ressource

	Erstellt von meganhall05 vor etwa 11 Jahre