Nationalism began to grow rapidly during the mid-nineteenth century throughout Europe, as well as the rest of the world. The shift in government, most commonly from a monarchical to a democratic structure, influenced a dignified feeling throughout Europe. Awareness of the problems present in European nations for this dignity, allowed them to solve their problems, which ultimately gave shape to almost perfect nations. This supposed "perfection" engendered great dignity in the nation's citizens, which influenced the nationalistic growth and unity of countries, but also contributed to the collision of empires comprising various racial minorities and the basis of the First World War. Beginning in the 1700s, nationalism emerged through business during the French Revolution and stimulated pride in French citizens. In the Proclamation of the Second French Republic of 1848 (Doc 1), a statement is made addressing the abolition of all kingship in France and declaring the new form of government as a Republic, while also advocating taking all actions to prevent the formation of a new monarchy. Nationalism was evident in the French people as a result of their greater voice and greater independence. In the eyes of the French, the proclamation was a symbol of freedom, camaraderie and equality. Without a doubt, it can be assumed that French citizens came together because of the proclamation, which gave them a sense of dignity and harmony in their homeland, France. Jules Ferry stated that France's high superiority was above all other nations (Doc 8). Ferry imposed the ideal that there was a right given to those of superior races, as well as a responsibility to civilize those of substandard races. For this reason it was... middle of paper... a wing movement that caused the unification of countries, as well as disunity and violent outbursts. For example, the unification of France caused by the French Revolution, that of Germany through Otto von Bismarck, as well as that of Italy thanks to Garibaldi, are all responsible for the nationalist movement. However, on the other hand, minorities in empires, for example, Hungary, Slavs and Austria, were divided in the course of nationalism. In the circumstance they considered that other ethnicities would repress them, but they would benefit their country's achievements by being separated. Many wars were the result of nationalism fought by the Slavs, Germany and France. Furthermore, nationalism contributed to the construction of cultures and countries that are derived from today, and yet not identified during the time period, also creating a domino effect that occurred in Europe..