How did the spread of nationalism relate to 19th-century revolutions in Europe and the Americas?
A. Nationalism is based on Enlightenment ideas, which led
nationalist revolutionaries to embrace nonviolent protest.
B. Nationalism is based on popular sovereignty, which led racial
minorities to overthrow discriminatory governments.
C. Nationalism is critical of republicanism, and this led many
revolutionaries to demand a return to absolute monarchy.
D. Nationalism promotes political independence, which led many
national groups to rebel against oppressive monarchies.