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CLEP Western Civ II

Category - Napoleon & Revolutions

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Which of the following characterizes the German nationalist movement in the early 19th century?
  1. It focused on the common man.
  2. It pitted elite German culture against French independence.
  3. It was founded on the hope of creating an independent German state.
  4. It was among the last nationalist movements of the era.
  5. It was limited to residents in large German cities.
Explanation
Answer: A - The German nationalist movement focused on the common man. It largely began as resistance to the cultural influence of Napoleon. Johann Gottfried von Herder was foundational in the movement through his desire to articulate a distinctly German national culture, or Volksgeist. It emphasized emotion over reason, like the Romantic movements that would emerge throughout Europe, and appreciated the role of the common individual in building the nation more than the elite.
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