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World War I 's Nationalism

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World War I’s Nationalism
Mr. Feddersen
Katie Currier
February 10, 2016

Nationalism is a feeling that “people have of being loyal to and proud of their country often with the belief that it is better and more important than other countries” (Simple). Nationalism along with militarism and imperialism caused the internal conflicts in Europe. But Nationalism was the primary cause of the internal conflicts in Europe that became World War I.
Europe’s nationalism in the 1800’s was called century of peace. Britain, France, and Germany had opponents in far away countries with quick victories which kept nationalism rising. Britain’s empire spanned twenty five percent of the globe during the two centuries of imperial, commercial, and naval dominance. The unification of Germany frightened Britain nationalists (Nationalism).German nationalism came from different origins but it was no less intense than Europe 's. Germany’s nationalism was bound by the 26 German speaking territories and states that acted like the glue. The leaders of 1871 Germany relied on nationalism to strengthen the nation and gain public support. Nationalism in Germany was mainly reflected by Germany’s military forces. As Europe’s countries began to spread nationalism they all wanted to have extended power and the number one military.
Before Wilhelm became king, Otto Von Bismarck was king of Germany. Bismarck was the main reason Germany was one of the biggest European powers.When Wilhelm

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