Nationalism and the Creation of Italy

Nationalism
- Nationalism is a way a person represents his country, or what beliefs he has that represents his/her country. The way I am a nationalist or the way I represent my country is by the language I speak, and the synagogue services that I attend. The country I represent is Israel (Judaism). We too have a political system there with tax payments and we have a national flag and all speak the same language (Hebrew).

Nationalism was also used to create the nation of Italy. Italy, used to be part of the Austria Hungary Empire. After several riots, Italy slowly started to be apart from the Austria Hungary Empire. Italy's nationalism was formed by uniting smaller states with a common national identity.

Before Italy Actually Became Italy it was ruled by the Austria. It was very hard for the people being ruled over by a foreign ruler. In 1832 a 26 year old Italian ruler called Giuseppe Mazzini organized a group of nationalists that was named young Italy. If you were older then 40 years old you were not allowed to join that group. But his plans did not work out, and they were sent to exile. Because of certain nationalists Italy was able to be together because of its pride and thats when it became a country.

Simon Bolivar and Latin American Revolutions

Simon Bolivar went to Cartagena and joined forces with the colombian patriot, "Atonio Narino". When he returned he had alot of victories against the spanish. In August, 1813, he entered Caracas and was given the title of the liberator! In 1814 the Spanish recaptured Caracas and Simon escaped to Jamaica, when was over there he created a book called La Carta de Jamaica, which means "The Letter from Jamaica." Simon Bolivar led military forces and he never had more than a thousand men. The reason for this is to free the north part of south america from the spanish rule. This resulted in freedom for colombia, venezuela, peru, and ecuador.

The reason why Simon Bolivar was so famous and even had a country named after him, was because he had many victories and freed many countries and states from foreighn rule. Simon Bolivar helped South America fight the Spanish because they were making bad rules for them.