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Quiz for Sources for Western Society, Chapter 23

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1. In context of romantic nationalism, why might it be important that Mazzini and Garibaldi are shown sealing their alliance with a handshake and not with the signing of a document (see Document 23-1)?

The handshake suggests an emotional brotherhood that transcended written agreements.

The handshake suggests the fragility of their alliance.

The handshake was a modern gesture that suggested a progressive agenda.

The handshake reveals the two men’s fear of being bound by written agreements.

Correct. The answer is a. Romantic nationalists believed that the people of a nation were bound by deep emotional ties, ties that were more fittingly expressed in a handshake than in a treaty.

Incorrect. The answer is a. Romantic nationalists believed that the people of a nation were bound by deep emotional ties, ties that were more fittingly expressed in a handshake than in a treaty.

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2. On which of these statements might Asproni (see Document 23-2) and Bismarck (see Document 23-3) have agreed?

The purpose of government is to serve the people.

True liberty cannot be achieved without a revolution.

The government often has a better understanding of the needs of the people than do the people themselves.

The best governments embody the principles of the Enlightenment.

Correct. The answer is a. Asproni and Bismarck, like nationalists from across the political spectrum, argued that the legitimacy of a government was derived from its service to the people.

Incorrect. The answer is a. Asproni and Bismarck, like nationalists from across the political spectrum, argued that the legitimacy of a government was derived from its service to the people.

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3. Leighton’s description of the Paris Commune (see Document 23-4) suggests that the leaders of the Commune believed that

a return to monarchy was in France’s best interests.

government existed to protect private property.

the working classes had shouldered the largest share of the burden of the recent war.

property owners were traitors to the French nation.

Correct. The answer is c. In explaining the Commune’s justification for its decree annulling rent payments, Leighton included an excerpt from the text of the decree in which the Commune claimed that the costs of the war had been “chiefly sustained by the industrial, commercial, and working classes.”

Incorrect. The answer is c. In explaining the Commune’s justification for its decree annulling rent payments, Leighton included an excerpt from the text of the decree in which the Commune claimed that the costs of the war had been “chiefly sustained by the industrial, commercial, and working classes.”

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4. Which of these best describes Zola’s accusations against the French high command (see Document 23-5)?

Vague and aimed at the command in general

Tainted by Zola’s own anti-Semitism

Supported by clear evidence included in the accusation

Detailed and aimed at specific individuals and organizations

Correct. The answer is d. Zola demonstrated his own sincerity by exposing himself to the legal consequences of making public accusations against specific individuals.

Incorrect. The answer is d. Zola demonstrated his own sincerity by exposing himself to the legal consequences of making public accusations against specific individuals.