Question

How could the divisions which emerged in the United States in the mid-nineteenth century be characterized as nationalism

Answer 1

European nationalism, in its modern sense, was born out of the desire of a community to assert its unity and independence. In the 19th century there began a determined struggle to realise nationalist aspirations. ... It spread the ideas of liberty, equality and fraternity and generated the spirit of nationalism.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Answer in the explanation

Explanation:

This time was referred to as the "age of natioalaties" New nation-states form all around the world. This is why divisions that merged in the U.S. were noticed as nationalism.