I want to know the answer to the following question:
Where were Poles scattered to?
All the background I'm provided with is that "A reconciliation of these views is suggested by William Atwood: "Undoubtedly [Chopin's] use of traditional musical forms like the polonaise and mazurka roused nationalistic sentiments and a sense of cohesiveness amongst those Poles scattered across Europe and the New World ...". Is that enough to answer the question?
Answer: yes