Nationalism is Germany and Haiti

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Nationalism is a strong sense of pride for one's country. These feelings can be brought upon through a multitude of things. Throughout history, nationalist movements have begun in different countries all around the world. They achieved unification, independence, and more pride. Although there were many nationalist movements, each of the results differed.
Germany is often viewed as a very nationalistic country. Many Germanic people have had pride for the country that they call home. In the early 1800's there was no true "Germany". It was actually a collection of small un-united states that all spoke German, but were not a unified country. German nationalism sparked when Napoleon raided Germanic lands from 1807-1812. In Napoleons raiding, he destroyed the Holy Roman Empire and transformed Germany into the Rhine Confederation. The people within these struggles wanted the independent states to be united to form a stronger, more unified country. There was only one man who was suitable for the daunting task of uniting all of the states, and his name was Bismark. Otto von Bismark was a land owning noble who because the prime minister of Germany in 1812. His policy of "blood and iron" allowed him to real the goal of uniting Prussia with the other states through the usage of nationalism. Bismark was strongly influenced by a book called "The Prince" by Machiavelli. Bismark concluded that "realpolitik" (realistic politics) was needed in accordance to the needs of the state. Bismark also believed that sometimes rulers have to make rash and ruthless decisions to keep the state alive.
Yet another event that sparked a nationalistic spirit in Prussia was the Franco-Prussian War. This was started over conflicts between France and Prussia. The Spa...

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...l united maroon bands and led secret organizations which in turn led a rebellion that started in 1751 and went through 1757. In 1804 the small island of Haiti declared itself independent due to the aid of nationalist leaders. This slave revolution is said to be the only successful slave rebellion in the world.
Throughout the years many nationalist movements have occurred. Some are successful, and some not, but both outcomes affect the region by either gaining independence or losing it, becoming unified or remaining separate. The regions of Germany and Haiti both benefited from nationalism. Germany became a unified nation with the help of Bismark. Haiti abolished slavery and became an independent nation with the aid of people such as Toussant L'ouverture and other important individuals. Pride for ones country certainly impacts the ways that they succeed as a whole.

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