Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Nationalism and the Creation of Italy

Nationalism is the belief that people should be loyal to there country. Examples of nationalism is that i fight for my country, i speak my countries language, i do things for its government and i work for my country. Also u adapt to your country, you have there attitude. America has one of the best examples. All americans speak english. Some ifght for there country and most of us have jobs.

Thursday, October 22, 2009

Simon Bolivar and Latin American Revolutions


Simon bolivar was a creole, his parents were from caracas, venezuela and he was born in bolivar.Bolivar grew up in a wealthy family. As he grew up he decided to study philosophies. So he traveled to europe and america. In 1810 he changed his mind and joined Francisco de miranda and went against spain. SAimon started a revolution in south america. This is where Simon bolivar got a country namesd after him. The country was named bolivia beacuse he helped them get thwere independence back. The people who inspired simon were the enlightment thinkers. This helped him get the independence for colombia, venezuela, peru, panama and ecuador.

Thursday, October 1, 2009

John Locke and The Enlightenment



John locke influenced many people and governments. He was an enlightenment thinker. He was one of the most famous out the elightenment thikers. He was so briliant that thomas jefferson was influenced by him. John thought about encompassed philosophy, government, politics, religion, and aboiut the psychology. He didnt believe in sense experience and tryied to show what was the rght way which is experience and reflection.
He thought the government should be in control and that it should be separated from religion. John's idea where that countrys should be democratic and should be run by the president and the president shouldn't have all the power. Thats why great leaders like thomas jefferson followed his system and now america has one of the strongest and most powerful governments. John thought that human nature is characterized by reason and tolerance. He also had a supply and demand theory.