Nationalism: The Role Of Communism In Poland During The 19th Century

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How did nationalism affect Poland during the 19th century and 20th century? Introduction Poland is located in between former territories of Russia, Czechoslovakia and Germany. Historically, these countries were stronger than Poland during the 19th and 20th centuries. As a result this lead to nationalism and a change in the view of the nobility in Poland. Overall, nationalism is described as a feeling people have of being loyal and proud of their country. In regards to the people of Poland, they felt proud and loyal to Poland, but were often controlled by other countries. This feeling of nationalism became as a strong gradual movement in the 19th century due to the control. The following themes of the political background, type of nationalist feelings and movements, and wars fought affecting nationalism in Poland will be analyzed in this essay. Political background affecting Nationalism …show more content…

Political power was shifted from the monarchy to the people as industry began to develop in Poland and this created the middle class. This creation of the middle class and democrization of political life away from the monarchy provided the people with more control. By the 20th century, political life became more democratic as the common man became more politically active. Even the farmers played an important role in this movement and in the 1920s, polish peasants fought against the communist Bolshevics in defense of their

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