Which of the following best defines the concept of nationalism?
A a period that emphasizes rationally in government, science, and philosophy
B a feeling of pride for belonging to a group with a shared culture and ethnicity
C a usually violent attempt to end the rule of a government and replace it with a new one
D a policy in which one country extends power and authority over countries

The correct answer is letter B

Nationalism is an ideology that arose in the 19th century when the nation-states in Europe were affirmed.

The term is used to describe the feeling and attitude that members of a nation have when forming national identity.

Nationalism comes after Napoleon conquered much of Europe. Against the resistance to the French general, the idea arises to strengthen the characteristics of each country in order to differentiate themselves from the invader.

according to classical republican political theory, which democratic republics would function best?

a.   small republics, with people who had similar interests

b.   large republics, with people who had competing interests

c.   republics made up entirely of landowners

d.   republics made up entirely of servants

world war i had a devastating effect on german-americans and their cultural heritage. up until that point   german-americans, as a group, had been spared much of the discrimination, abuse, rejection, collective mistrust experienced by so many different racial and ethnic groups in the history of the united states. indeed, over the years, they had been viewed as a well integrated and esteemed part of american society. all of this change with the outbreak of war.