Question

Which among the following best signifies the idea of liberal nationalism of nineteenth century Europe?

Options

• Emphasis on social justice.

• State planned socio-economic system.

• Freedom for individual and equality before law.

• Supremacy of State oriented nationalism.

Answer 1

Freedom for individual and equality before law.

Explanation:

• Liberal nationalism linked national unity with liberal ideas about rights.
• It emphasised individual liberty and equality before the law.
• It sought constitutional government and rule by consent, opposing autocracy and special privileges.
• Liberal nationalists wanted nation-states that protected individual rights and private property.