Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Nationalism and the Creation of Italy

le nationalism:

 Nationalism can be defined as ones love for their native country. Here in america it can be described as patriotism. We show it by joining the military and singing the national anthem. Italy is a fine example of nationalism because it was one of the first countries that became a country. It developed its own flag people and culture. It was one of the first countries to try out nationalism.

Thursday, October 22, 2009

Simon Bolivar and Latin American Revolutions

Simon Bolivar and the sinister six:

  Simon Bolivar was one of the most influential people in the history of South America. He helped free six latin american countries from their European oppressors. Simon would travel to France and America in order to better understand the new governments thaat were established. Once he learned about the new governments he came back to south america and implemented these ideas on his people. He helped south america implement a good government.

Thursday, October 1, 2009

John Locke and "The Enlightenment"

The constitution:
Thomas Jefferson talks about the rights that every human being is entitled to. He says that we should all have the freedom to practice our own religion and to say whatever we want. He says that we should all have the freedom to do whatever we want. TJ says that the goverment should be powered by the people. That we should vote for who we want to control us and for the people who will help us.