Nationalism and the Creation of Italy

“Nationalists believed that people of a single nationality, or ancestry, should unite under a single government”. Nationalism is the belief and pride over your country. People support and make contributions to make there country better. People who share common history and culture like to root and stick together. The nation has its own independent government and is called a nation-state. Things that support and create nationalism is the language, culture, history, religion, money, and territory. A big cause of Nationalism was the French Revolution. This Revolution contributed to everybody being equal and having the same rights.

An example of how I am nationalistic is how I show my pride by celebrating July 4th which was the day that America got its independence. I watch the fireworks and show off the flag colors. I speak the conmen language which is English and I pay using Dollars. Everybody in this country pays taxes to the government .I root for my country when there playing in competitive sports like the Olympics. By doing all of these things I show support for my country and my pride of being American.

Nationalism was used to create the Nation of Italy. Italy was one of the countries to form crumbled empires. Before Italy became a nationalistic, it was very separated; each region had its own ruler or king. Italians were tired of being ruled by foreign rulers. Giuseppe Mazzini was a ruler who supported nation-states. He believed that this was the best hope for social justice, democracy, and peace in Europe. His main goal was to unite Italy. However many wars broke out because of disagreements between Giuseppe Garibaldi and Giuseppe Mazzini who was an idealist. Piedmont-Sardinia was the largest and most powerful state in Italy. Camillo di Cavour worked very hard in order to expand Sardinia's power. He not only achieved his goal but he united Italy. Above all Italy was able to become an independent nation thanks to Giuseppe Garibaldi and Camillo di Cavour.

Simon Bolivar and The Latin American Revolution

Simon Bolivar is one of the most important leaders that struggled for most of South America’s independence. He was the leader who led the American Revolution and argued for the Spanish American independence. Simon Bolivar was considered responsible for fighting for the independence of Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, and Bolivia. He defeated the Spanish through surprise attacks, and wise decisions in the battle. He was a Leader who accomplished many things through his hard work and success.

Simon was influenced and inspired by the French and American Revolution. He believed that people should have the power. As he traveled to Italy and France he studied philosophies of Rousseau, Locke, and Voltaire. In 1810 Simon revolted against the Spanish and gained Caracas. A year later, Bolívar fought for Spain’s independence but didn’t win it. He didn’t give up and in 1813, He led another force into Venezuela and he gained control over the country.

Bolívar proclaimed the establishment of The Republic of Colombia. He was not successful in the role of government leader. He then became dictator of Peru and then President. Peru was then broken up and became a separate state named Bolivia. On August 6, 1825, at the Congress of Upper Peru, the Republic of Bolivia was created. The constitution showed the influence of the French and Scottish Enlightenment. Bolivia was named after Simon who fought for it's independence and is known as the Liberator of South America. By 1828 he successfully controlled Colombia. Before his death, Simon accomplished and freed many countries from South America. He fought for the independence of six nations and is now known as one of the most important political leaders in history.