Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Nationalism and the Creation of Italy

Nationalism is when a country has its own border, speak the same common language, have the same currency and share the same history. They also share the same common religion, symbols and common culture. Nationalism also is when people love their country and show their affection for it. Nationalism also defines serving your country and fighting, possibly dying, for your country. I am a nationlist because I support American sports like baseball, football, the Olympic games. Also I take part in the culture, and it is the way I grew up.
Nationalism created Italy by when Italy decided that it was not fair that Austria was ruling them. They figured that why would they be honoring a king so far away? So they made thier own country and became nationlists.

Thursday, October 22, 2009

Simon Bolivar and Latin American Revolutions

Simon Bolivar is called the "George Washington of South America". This is because he won victories over the Spainards. Bolivar was so famous and had a country named after him because he helped countries defeat Spain from conquereing them.

Thursday, October 1, 2009

John Locke and "The Enlightenment"





The rights that Jefferson is talking about in the U.S Constitution is the right of the people to alter and abolish and institute new Government. Also the right that the Government are instituted among Men. Also the right to Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.
Government gets its powers from citizens. According to the U.S Constitution, Government is suppose to protect and provide happiness to the citizens. Also Government should not be changed due to light and transit causes.