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The first clear expression of nationalism came with the 'French Revolution' in 1789. Examine the statement. 

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Examine the reasons that forced America to withdraw from the Vietnam war. 

French Revolution led to a change in politics and constitution of France. The features of post-revolutionary France in the backdrop of nationalism include:

a. The idea of the fatherland and citizen was created to put stress on  a community which enjoyed equal rights under the constitution.

b. The royalty was replaced with a new French flag; the tricolor.

c. The Estates General was elected by the body of active citizens and given the name of  the National Assembly.

d. In the name of nation; new hymns and songs were composed and oaths were taken.

e. Martyrs were honoured.

SThere are many reasons that forced America to withdraw from the Vietnam war :

• America had failed to achieve its objectives in Vietnam.
• The people in Vietnam were very united and did not give any interest to US. Moreover, US were not able to crush the people of Vietnam.
• Many US soldiers and civilians died in large numbers.
• This became the first war to be telecasted on television where battles scenes were shown.
• Many US soldiers were drafted to war which angered the people in US.
• Moreover, a peace treaty was signed in 1973 in Paris where the war ended.