Practice question · Multiple choice
Nineteenth-century nationalism defined the nation as the sole source of political legitimacy. How does this principle directly challenge the order established by the Congress of Vienna?
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- On what authority did Metternich and the restored monarchies base their right to rule?
- Does defining the source of legitimacy automatically dictate the specific form of government or franchise chosen?
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A. It rejects dynastic sovereignty in favour of collective self-determination
Why
Metternich's order rested on dynastic legitimacy and imperial balance rather than popular sovereignty. Equating national self-determination with republicanism or universal democracy confuses distinct nineteenth-century currents that frequently clashed.
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