Why did the new middle class see nationalism not only as an emotion but also as a practical need?
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Correct answer: Because it could bring both political rights and economic unity
For the new middle class, nationalism promised more than emotional attachment to a homeland. It could support constitutional government, civil and political rights, and representation, while also unifying territories into a larger market with fewer internal trade barriers. These changes benefited merchants, professionals and industrial groups. Option A is correct; B, C and D would damage rather than advance the middle class’s liberal and economic interests.
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Because it could bring both political rights and economic unity
Why is this the correct answer?
For the new middle class, nationalism promised more than emotional attachment to a homeland. It could support constitutional government, civil and political rights, and representation, while also unifying territories into a larger market with fewer internal trade barriers. These changes benefited merchants, professionals and industrial groups. Option A is correct; B, C and D would damage rather than advance the middle class’s liberal and economic interests.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Social Science question. Chapter: The Age of Industrialisation. Topic: The Making of Nationalism in Europe (Aristocracy, New Middle Class, Liberal Nationalism).
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