Nationalism began to grow rapidly in the mid-19th century throughout Europe, as well as the rest of the world. The change of government, most often from a monarch to a democratic structure, influenced a sense of dignity within Europe. This dignity's awareness of the problems present in European nations enabled them to solve their problems, which ultimately shaped almost perfect nations. This so-called "perfection" generated great dignity in the nation's citizens, which influenced nationalist growth and the unity of countries, but also contributed to the collision of empires composed of various racial minorities and the origin of the First World War. Nationalism emerged through business during the French Revolution and boosted the pride of French citizens. In the Proclamation of the Second French Republic of 1848 (Doc 1), a declaration is made regarding the abolition of all kingship in France and declaring the new form of government as a Republic, while also purporting to take all necessary measures to prevent the formation of a new monarchy. Nationalism was evident among the French people due to their greater voice and increased independence. In the eyes of the French, the proclamation symbolized freedom, camaraderie and equality. Without a doubt, it can be assumed that French citizens came together through this proclamation, which gave them a sense of dignity and concord in their country, France. Jules Ferry expressed that the high superiority of France was above all other nations (Doc 8). Ferry imposed the ideal that there was a right afforded to those of superior races, as well as a responsibility to civilize those of inferior races. This is why it...... middle of paper ...... wing movement which caused the unification of countries, as well as disunification and outbreaks of violence. For example, the unification of France brought about by the French Revolution, Germany through Otto von Bismarck, as well as Italy through Garibaldi, are all responsible for the nationalist movement. However, on the other hand, the minorities of the empires, for example Hungary, Slavs and Austria, were divided over the course of nationalism. To the extent that they considered that other ethnicities would repress them, but would benefit their country's success by being separated. Many wars were the result of nationalism led by the Slavs, Germany and France. Furthermore, nationalism contributed to the construction of cultures and countries derived from today, but not identified at the time, and also created a domino effect that occurred in Europe..