CLEP Western Civ I

Answer: B - Nationalism was the ideological movement that created an environment where national identity was important. As more nations developed and stabilized, ethnic and cultural ties had become more solidified and brought to the forefront of statehood. Political organization and sovereignty necessitated common ties between rulers and their subjects, much like the similar concept of patriotism. In the Early Modern Period, nationalism was an essential component to nation building and economic improvements.