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Social StudiesClass 10CBSE

How was the history of nationalism in Britain unlike the rest of Europe?

Formation of the nation-state was not due to sudden upheaval or revolution. It was the result of a long-drawn-out process. The primary identities of people who inhabited the British Isles were ethnic ones such as English, Welsh, Scot or Irish. The Act of Union between England and Scotland resulted in the formation of the United Kingdom of Great Britain. Scottish people were forbidden from speaking their Gaelic language and from wearing their national dress. Many wer

Social StudiesClass 10CBSE

Through a focus on any two countries, explain how nations developed over the nineteenth century.

Focus countries – Germany and Italy. Germany Nationalist sentiments were often mobilised by conservatives for promoting state power and achieving political domination over Europe. This can be observed in the process by which Germany and Italy came to be unified as nation-states. Middle-class Germans tried to unite the different regions of the German Confederation, but their plans were not materialised due to actions of large landowners c

Social StudiesClass 10CBSE

Choose three examples to show the contribution of culture to the growth of nationalism in Europe.

Language: Language played a very important role. After the Russian occupation, the Polish language was forced out of schools, and the Russian language was imposed everywhere. The Clergy in Poland began using language as a weapon of national resistance. Polish was used for Church gatherings and all religious instructions. The use of Polish came to be seen as a symbol of struggle against Russian dominance. Romanticism: It was a cultural

Social StudiesClass 10CBSE

Explain what is meant by the 1848 revolution of the liberals. What were the political, social and economic ideas supported by the liberals?

In the year 1848, parallel to the revolts of the poor, another revolution was underway. Led by the educated middle classes, the unemployed, the starving peasants and workers in many European countries experienced this revolution of the liberals. Events of February 1848 in France had brought about the abdication of the monarch and a republic based on universal male suffrage had been proclaimed. In other parts of Europe where independent nation-states did not yet exist –

Social StudiesClass 10CBSE

What changes did Napoleon introduce to make the administrative system more efficient in the territories ruled by him?

The Civil Code of 1804 – usually known as the Napoleonic Code – did away with all the privileges based on birth, established equality before the law and secured the right to property. This Code was exported to the regions under French control. In the Dutch Republic, in Switzerland, in Italy and Germany, Napoleon simplified the administrative divisions, abolished the feudal system and freed peasants from serfdom and manorial dues. In the towns too, guild restrictions were removed.

Social StudiesClass 10CBSE

Briefly trace the process of German unification.

Nationalist sentiments were often mobilised by conservatives for promoting state power and achieving political domination over Europe. This can be observed in the process by which Germany and Italy came to be unified as nation-states. Middle-class Germans tried to unite the different regions of German Confederation, but their plans were not materialised due to actions of large landowners called Junkers of Prussia. Three wars over seven years with Austria, Denmark and France e

Social StudiesClass 10CBSE

Who were Marianne and Germania? What was the importance of the way in which they were portrayed?

Female allegories were invented by artists in the nineteenth century to represent the nation. Marianne, a popular Christian name – underlined the idea of a people’s nation. Her characteristics were drawn from those of Liberty and the Republic – the red cap, the tricolour, the cockade. Statues of Marianne were erected in public squares to remind the public of the national symbol of unity and to persuade them to identify with it. The image of

Social StudiesClass 10CBSE

What steps did the French revolutionaries take to create a sense of collective identity among the French people?

The ideas of ‘La Patrie’ (the fatherland) and ‘Le Citoyen’ (the citizen) emphasised the notion of a united community enjoying equal rights under a constitution. A new French flag, the tricolour, was chosen to replace the former royal standard. New hymns were composed, oaths taken and martyrs commemorated, all in the name of the nation. A centralised administrative system was put in place, and it formulated uniform laws for all citiz

Social StudiesClass 10CBSE

The role of women in nationalist struggles

Women of the liberal middle classes combined their demands for constitutionalism with national unification. They took advantage of the growing popular unrest to push their demands for the creation of a nation-state on parliamentary principles – a constitution, freedom of the press and freedom of association. Women had formed their own political associations, founded newspapers and taken part in political meetings and demonstrations.

Social StudiesClass 10CBSE

Frankfurt parliament

It was an all-German National assembly formed by middle-class professionals, businessmen and prosperous artisans belonging to different German regions. It was convened on 18 May 1848. It was disbanded on 31 May 1849 as it lost support.

Social StudiesClass 10CBSE

The Greek war of independence

Greece had been part of the Ottoman Empire since the fifteenth century. The growth of revolutionary nationalism in Europe sparked off a struggle for independence amongst the Greeks, which began in 1821. Poets and artists lauded Greece as the cradle of European civilisation and mobilised public opinion to support its struggle against a Muslim empire. Nationalists in Greece got support from other Greeks living in exile and also from many West Europeans, who had sympat

Social StudiesClass 10CBSE

Count Camillo de Cavour

Answer: Led the movement to unify Italy He was neither a revolutionary nor a democrat. Through a tactful diplomatic alliance engineered by Cavour, Sardini-Piedmont succeeded in defeating the Austrian forces in 1859.

Social StudiesClass 10CBSE

Write a note on: a. Guiseppe Mazzini

During the 1830s, Giuseppe Mazzini had sought to put together a coherent programme for the unitary Italian Republic. He had also formed a secret society called ‘Young Italy’ for the dissemination of his goals.

Social StudiesClass 10CBSE

Why did political leaders differ sharply over the question of separate electorates?

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, who organised the Dalits into the Depressed Classes Association in 1930, clashed with Mahatma Gandhi at the second Round Table Conference by demanding separate electorates for Dalits. When the British government conceded Ambedkar’s demand, Gandhiji began a fast unto death. He believed that separate electorates for Dalits would slow down the process of their integration into society. Ambedkar ultimately accepted Gandhiji’s position, and the result was the

Social StudiesClass 10CBSE

Imagine you are a woman participating in the Civil Disobedience Movement. Explain what the experience meant to your life.

Students are advised to put themselves in the shoes of women and share the experience.

Social StudiesClass 10CBSE

Discuss the Salt March to make clear why it was an effective symbol of resistance against colonialism.

Mahatma Gandhi found in salt a powerful symbol that could unite the nation. On 31 January 1930, he sent a letter to Viceroy Irwin stating eleven demands. Some of these were of general interest; others were specific demands of different classes, from industrialists to peasants. The idea was to make the demands wide-ranging so that all classes within Indian society could identify with them and everyone could be brought together in a united campaign. The most stirring of all was the dema

Social StudiesClass 10CBSE

List all the different social groups which joined the Non-Cooperation Movement of 1921. Then choose any three and write about their hopes and struggles to show why they joined the movement.

Below is the list of different social groups that joined the Non-Cooperation Movement and their struggles. Middle-class Participation in Cities Thousands of students left government-controlled schools and colleges, headmasters and teachers resigned, and lawyers gave up their legal practices. The council elections were boycotted in most provinces, except Madras, where the Justice Party, the party of the non-Brahmans, felt that entering

Social StudiesClass 10CBSE

Compare the images of Bharat Mata in this chapter with the image of Germania in Chapter 1.

Germania: Symbol of Germany The image was painted by Philip Veit in 1848. Carrying a sword in one hand and flag in another hand Germania is wearing a crown of oak leaves, as the German oak stands for heroism. Bharat Mata: Symbol of India Painted by Abanindranath Tagore in 1905</stron

Social StudiesClass 10CBSE

Write a newspaper report on a) The Jallianwala Bagh massacre

On 13 April, the infamous Jallianwalla Bagh incident took place. On that day, a large crowd was gathered in the enclosed ground of Jallianwalla Bagh. Some came to protest against the government&rsquo;s new repressive measures. Others had come to attend the annual Baisakhi fair. Being from outside the city, many villagers were unaware of the martial law that had been imposed. Dyer entered the area, blocked the exit points, and opened fire on the crowd, killing hundreds. His objective,

Social StudiesClass 10CBSE

What is meant by the idea of Satyagraha?

The idea of Satyagraha emphasised the power of truth and the need to search for truth. It suggested that if the cause was true, if the struggle was against injustice, then physical force was not necessary to fight the oppressor. Without seeking vengeance or being aggressive, a satyagrahi could win the battle through nonviolence. This could be done by appealing to the conscience of the oppressor. People &ndash; including the oppressors &ndash; had to be persuaded to see the truth inste

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