Summary

The presence of a common cultural identity allowed for the growth of nationalism, the unification of a country and the establishment of a public voice. As demonstrated by the unification of the German Confederation (1871), there is an undeniable strength that a common culture maintains. The strength of a common culture within a nation allows the role of the public within a nation to be established and thus expedites the social and governmental progression of the nation. The strength of a common culture comes from the fact that it creates a sense of trust within a nation, that the citizens of a nation seek the same goals. As a result of this trusting environment, the public is more willing to have an active voice, such as the British did after the Crimean War. The example of how Great Britain responded to public complaints after the Crimean War demonstrates how the presence of a common culture is conducive to national progression and betterment.