Unit 1 Ch 1 : The Rise of Nationalism in Europe — Social Studies STD 10 — Question

It began in opposition to the growing European colonial empires where the people were discriminated ,oppressed and over burdened with the heavy taxation. The people of the colonies were deprived of their own resources in their own countries. The national liberation movements were launched to achieve the freedom from the clutches of foreign rule. The guidance was provided by the great leadership, sacrifices from the masses etc.