Nationalism and the Creation of Italy

Lots of countrys use belive in Nationalism. Nationalism is being loyal and devoted to your country. Nationalism can be anything you do that serports your country. Things such as Saying the National Anthem, Fighting and maybe even dying for your country, Rooting for your home team in the olympics, etc. There are alot of ways to become a Nationalist. But the main way is by creating a country or starting a revolution.
One country that is a good example of Nationalism is Italy. As we all know Italy was mad up of a bunch countrys. Now its one big boot shaped country. In 1871 all of the countrys came togather to make Italy. Some of the countrys that came togather were Bologna, Rome, Verona, etc.

Simon Bolivar and Latin American Revolution

Simon Bolivar was born on July 24, 1783. He was born in Caracas. Simon organised and led military forces. He led the South American military to defeat the Spanish. Simon Bolivars actions caused the independence of Columbia, Venezuela, Peru, Ecuador, and Bolivia. Simon was a very stronge man. He didnt let the death of his wife stop him or slow him down. Bolivars wife died from yellow fever. After this event Bolivar returned to Europe. When he got there he studied the philosophies of John Locke, Rousseau, and Voltaire.
As you may have noticed there is a country named after Simon Bolivar. That country is Bolivia. It is named after him because he help this country gain there inpendence. After studing John Locke, Rousseau, and Voltaire he desided to start the Latin Revolution. And that is why Simon Bolivar is so famous.