Mapping the West: Europe and the Mediterranean, 1871
Mapping the West: Europe and the Mediterranean, 1871
MAPPING THE WEST Europe and the Mediterranean, 1871
European nation-states consolidated their power by building unified state structures and by developing the means for the diverse peoples within their borders to become socially and culturally integrated. Nation-states were also rapidly expanding outside their boundaries, extending their economic and political reach. North Africa and the Middle East—parts of the declining Ottoman Empire—particularly appealed to European governments because of their resources and their potential for further European settlement. They offered a gateway to the rest of the world.
Analyzing the Map: What aspects of nation building appear on this map? Which important aspects do not appear on it?
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Making Connections: Compare this map of Europe with that from two decades earlier to explain the progress of nation building.
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