What effect did nationalism have on WWI?

The nationalism and patriotism of European nations, particularly the Great Powers, were significant factors in the road to World War I. ... Royals, politicians and diplomats did little to deflate nationalism – and some actively contributed to it with provocative remarks and rhetoric. read more

Nationalism had a major impact on World War I and it can be arguably said that this sense of pride in one’s country lead to more havoc and death in the war. During the start of the war, many countries were amazingly happy and proud to be in a war. read more

I will focus this research on Eastern Europe and, more specifically, the countries of Romania, Poland, and the Soviet Union. ROMANIA POLITICAL ASPECT Romania is a country in Eastern Europe, bordering the Black Sea. read more

Nationalism was one of the major factors in the outbreak of WWI, as nationalistic movements caused deeply rooted conflicts between countries. This lead to a number of alliances between countries designed to protect national interests. read more