Question

In spite of difficult communication and limited travel, intense nationalism began
a. with the rise of absolute monarchy.
b. as a direct result of democracy.
c. during the French Revolution.
d. during the French Renaissance.

Answer 1

My answer is c. during the French Revolution. Despite the difficult period, people now rallied together to demand reforms.  Through their new-found nationalism, they made changes in the political and social aspects of France.  Volunteers poured in who were ready to defend the Revolution and uphold its ideals.