Nationalism and The Creation of Italy

Nationalism is your loyalty to a country. You can show your loyalty by having a flag or a national anthem. This is also known as patriotism. Even if it isn't your real country you could be proud of it and be loyal to it. You can adapt to your new country because you would have a new different culture. like new currency, religion, language etc.
From 1815 t to 1848 Italy was ruled by a different country. the Italians got tired of this so they united and broke off from Austria's rule, and formed a new type of government.I am a nationalist because i have an American flag and i stand and say the Pledge of Allegiance every morning.

Simon Boliviar and The Latin American Revolutions

Simon Bolivar was a very important person in Latin American history. He helped many Latin American countries win their freedom over Spain. The countries of South America were mad at the fact they were listening to a emperor who wasn't even Spanish. He was French These countries and Simon Bolivar were influenced by the American Revolution. Simon had helped free these countries over Spanish rule, and created a democracy. The country of Bolivia was named after him in his honor.