Model POV Sentences: the Growth of Nationalism DBQ

Model POV Sentences: The Growth Of Nationalism DBQ

Document 3 – Mazzini

As a romantic, nationalist patriot, Mazzini was biased in favor of the belief that nationalism was a positive force that could peacefully coexist among many nations because he would be unlikely to argue that his beliefs would lead to war.

It is not surprising that the Italian Mazzini opposes the concept of “princely nationality” because for centuries, Italy was dominated by the strong, aristocratic states of Austria, Spain and France.

Document 4 – Kossuth

Kossuth’s lavish praise of the United States should be taken with a grain of salt because, as the guest of honor at a dinner given by Congress, he would naturally want to be gracious and speak well of his hosts.

As a central European, Kossuth would be well aware of the threat a truly united Germany could pose and so it is to be expected that he would oppose mixing all of the German lands into one state.

Document 7 – Gascoyne-Cecil

As a statesman, Gascoyne-Cecil was probably in favor of the balance of power theory that dominated 19th Century diplomacy and he would therefore naturally oppose a treaty that allowed Russia to increase its power by gaining control of a new strong Slav state.

Britain had been a strong supporter of the Greek independence movement so Gascoyne-Cecil, as a British statesman, was probably biased against a treaty which subjugated Greek nationalism.

Document 9 – Bismarck

Because he was the principal architect of the German state, Bismarck would naturally want to protect his creation and might exaggerate the threats it faced.

It is not surprising that Bismarck would sneer at the “feeble” unity of the German people because he had spent so many difficult years working to forge a German nation.

Document 10 – Ukhtomskii

Ukhtomskii may be biased in favor of autocratic rule because, as a prince and a member of Russia’s royal family, he might be vying for the throne of Russia and would therefore support maintaining a Russian autocracy since he could well become the “single will” that would rule.

Ukhtomskii’s descriptions of Russia’s “invincible might” and “preternatural qualities” could well be exaggerations because, as a member of the royal family, he probably wants to convince his readers of Russia’s (and his own) strength.