Social Science — CBSE Class 10 board question

Print culture assisted the growth of nationalism in the following ways:

1. Spread of ideas: Print allowed new ideas to circulate widely among large numbers of people, creating a shared awareness and common identity that could challenge existing authorities.

1. Debate and discussion: Print introduced a world of debate where even those opposing established powers could circulate their views, persuading people to think differently and move them to action, thus uniting people against oppression.

Source: Print Culture and the Modern World, Chapter 5

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The question asks for two arguments — award yourself 1 mark per valid point. The key idea is that print enabled mass circulation of ideas and created a shared public opinion, both essential for nationalism. Examiners look for clear, distinct points — don't repeat the same idea twice. Always link print directly to nationalism (not just to general social change). The passage's phrase "persuade people to think differently, and move them to action" is excellent to quote or paraphrase.