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Think of the different political philosophies in Europe during the early nineteenth century. Which statement best describes a way that liberalism and nationalism differed?

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Liberalism required individual ownership of all property, while nationalism required collective national ownership of all property.

Liberalism required government power to be delegated to local organizations, while nationalism opposed local governments.

Liberalism expected equal rights for all people within a state, while nationalism favored a specific identity based on culture.

Liberalism supported the absolute rule of monarchs, while nationalism required monarchs to work under constitutional limits.

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The statement that best describes a way that liberalism and nationalism differed is:

Liberalism expected equal rights for all people within a state, while nationalism favored a specific identity based on culture.

This reflects the distinct focus of liberalism on individual rights and equality, whereas nationalism emphasizes a shared identity often based on culture, language, or ethnicity.